People Operations Coordinator

Ologie; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-sponsored life and disability

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Paid time off / holidays

ESOP

Job summary

Ologie, a Columbus-based marketing and branding agency, is seeking a People Operations Coordinator to manage day-to-day HR tasks, coordinate recruiting and onboarding, keep employee records, support benefits, and assist with team initiatives in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

The role emphasizes organization, proactive communication, and discreet handling of sensitive information to support a small, fast-paced team in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in HR, recruiting, or admin role with people work.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience using HRIS or ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting activities and scheduling interviews.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation materials.
• Maintain and audit employee records in HRIS.
• Support benefits enrollment and communications with employees and vendors.
• Coordinate employee recognition and milestone events.
• Maintain intranet content and HR policies.
• Support performance management deadlines and processes.
• Provide general admin support to People Operations.
• Assist special projects and deadlines.

Skills

1–2 years HR experience

Organized

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Discretion with confidential info

Collaborative

Proactive

HRIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / business administration / related field

Tools

Google Workspace

HRIS software

Job description

Job Summary

As the People Operations Coordinator you'll help people operations run smoothly by handling day-to-day administrative and people-focused tasks. You’ll help coordinate recruiting and onboarding, maintain employee records, support benefits administration, and assist with team initiatives that make Ologie a great place to work. This role is a great fit for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, a clear communicator, and genuinely enjoys supporting others in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Job Summary

As the People Operations Coordinator you'll help people operations run smoothly by handling day-to-day administrative and people-focused tasks. You’ll help coordinate recruiting and onboarding, maintain employee records, support benefits administration, and assist with team initiatives that make Ologie a great place to work. This role is a great fit for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, a clear communicator, and genuinely enjoys supporting others in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates and hiring teams.


• Assist with new-hire onboarding, preparing orientation materials, scheduling sessions, and ensuring all required documentation is completed.


• Maintain and update employee information in the HRIS, including data entry, audits, and report generation.


• Support benefits administration by helping with enrollments, reconciliation, and communications with employees and vendors.


• Coordinate employee recognition efforts, including milestone moments and life events, and maintain accurate records of recognition activities.


• Support maintenance of the company’s intranet, keeping policies, communications, and resources current and easy to find for employees.


• Assist in performance management processes by tracking deadlines and supporting leaders and employees as needed.


• Maintain HR-related files, documentation, and communications in an organized and accurate manner, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.


• Provide administrative support to the people operations team, including scheduling, document preparation, and day-to-day coordination.


• Support special projects and initiatives, helping ensure deadlines are met and projects run smoothly.

To be successful in this role, our preference is that you:

• Have at least 1-2 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, or an administrative role that includes people work.


• Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks at once.


• Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Know your way around an HRIS and/or have the ability to quickly learn new technologies.


• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.


• Are collaborative, proactive, and eager to support a small, fast-paced team.


• Want to build a career in people operations and support a positive, inclusive workplace.

You’ll stand out to us if you:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.


• Have experience supporting small to midsize professional services organizations.


• Are proficient in Google Workspace (including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and Meet).

Don’t meet all of our preferences? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ologie, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another.

More Important Details

• This role reports to the vice president of people operations.


• Ologie operates under a hybrid working model. This means that you may choose to work from home, or from our office in Columbus, Ohio, or some combination of the two. For this position, candidates must be based in the greater Columbus, OH area.


• The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000. Your final salary will be determined based on your training, relevant experience, and location.


• Ologie offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; company-sponsored life and disability insurance; optional life insurance; mental health support; and a 401(k) profit-sharing plan with a company match. Paid time off includes your own flexible personal time, along with paid holidays throughout the year, including a holiday break (typically up to six days) at the end of December.


• Ologie is a 100 percent employee-owned company (ESOP).


• Ologie is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, as we respect and seek to empower each individual and support the various cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

About Ologie

Ologie is a marketing and branding agency built for mission-driven organizations. We do this with breakthrough creative work, emotional storytelling, a digital-first mindset, and targeted marketing strategies — all working together to drive tangible results and change lives.

Our Culture

We’re a collection of people with a simple mantra: do the right thing. That means being good to each other and our community. Having fun and giving back. Caring deeply about the work we do and the impact it can have. We have the opportunity to make positive change, and we’re not about to waste it. It’s what makes us who we are at Ologie.

Creating an environment where great work can happen starts with making sure that everyone at Ologie is treated equitably and fairly, and that they feel a strong sense of belonging to this place, to each other, and to the work we make together.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ologie is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also do not consider these protected characteristics as factors in making employment-related decisions for current or prospective Ologists.