People Operations Coordinator

Salt Productions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Events Services industry is seeking a People Operations Coordinator in Los Angeles. This entry-level position involves supporting onboarding, benefits coordination, and ensuring smooth operations within the People Ops team. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment, bringing creativity to operational processes.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a People/HR coordinator, admin, or intern role.
• Highly organized and process-oriented.
• Comfortable juggling shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate onboarding and offboarding of contractors.
• Assist with benefits enrollment logistics and employee questions.
• Maintain organized digital employee files and HR documentation.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Proactivity

Tech-savvy

Tools

Airtable

G-Suite

Rippling

Job description

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ROLE: People Operations Coordinator

REPORTS INTO: Senior People Operations Manager

What is a People Operations Coordinator at salt:

As the People Operations Coordinator, you’ll provide essential day-to-day support for our People Operations Team, keeping our systems organized, processes smooth, and people informed. Reporting directly to the Senior People Operations Manager, you’ll help manage contractor workflows, assist with benefits coordination, support employee onboarding/offboarding, and play a key role in keeping team initiatives and admin tasks running efficiently.

This is a great role for someone early in their People Ops career who’s highly organized, detail-driven, and eager to learn the ropes in a creative, startup-style environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contractor & Freelance Support
• Help coordinate onboarding and offboarding of short-term contractors and freelancers
• Track completion of contracts, tax forms, NDAs, and compliance documentation
• Maintain contractor database and availability tracking systems
• Onboarding, Offboarding & Recruiting Coordination
• Schedule candidate interviews and manage communication during the hiring process
• Support onboarding for both employees and contractors: gather forms, assign trainings, and send welcome materials
• Assist with exit logistics including surveys, offboarding checklists, and asset returns
• Benefits & HR Support (Entry-Level)
• Assist with benefits enrollment logistics, documentation tracking, and employee questions
• Partner with accounting teams to reconcile benefit billing to ensure accuracy for employee changes
• Keep background checks up to date and audited on a regular basis
• Help maintain up-to-date records for eligibility, leaves, and status changes
• Support open enrollment and wellness communication efforts in partnership with Senior People Operations Manager.
• Project Coordination & Streamlining
• Assist with People Ops projects (e.g., handbook updates, process documentation, internal tool audits)
• Track task completion and follow-ups across team initiatives and engagement efforts
• Ensure company resources (documents and dashboards) are up to date, accurate, and accessible to ensure employees feel supported and informed.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual workflows and improve document organization
• Administrative & Systems Support
• Maintain organized digital employee files and HR documentation
• Help with calendar scheduling, communications, event logistics, and general team support
• Create and update internal templates, forms, and resource guides
• Additional duties as needed to support People Operations and the organization overall.
  

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a People/HR coordinator, admin, or intern role (agency, events, or creative environment a plus)
• Highly organized and process-oriented—you get satisfaction from a clean spreadsheet
• Friendly, proactive, and eager to help behind the scenes
• Comfortable juggling shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Tech-savvy and excited to learn new systems; bonus if you’ve used Airtable, G-Suite, or Rippling platforms
• A natural communicator with a people-first mindset
  
  

Salt Core Values + You

• Redefine the Rules: Creative and production fighting like cats and dogs? Not here. We bring creative and production together from the start because a great idea is only as good as how it’s brought to life. For us, logistics and aesthetics go hand in hand. We’re all about delivering experiences that go beyond the ask.
• In Search Of: Tackling challenges is our favorite pastime. Obstacles? We call them plot twists. We are creative thinkers and problem-solvers who always find a way forward with curiosity and determination. Our focus is exceeding expectations, turning client asks into an opportunity to deliver something unexpectedly brilliant.
• Expect More, Get More: We hold ourselves to higher standards than anyone else, always looking for ways to elevate each project. We don’t stop at simply checking all the boxes; we push until time runs out. That extra 10% is where we surpass the competition, delivering results beyond what our clients could imagine—or even think to ask for.
• Compassion is Culture: We are powered by extraordinary humans, and we’re dedicated to cultivating an environment where company success is tied to team success. We combat burnout with inspiration, motivation, and genuine support. Without fun, work sucks
  
  

You Are:

• You are incredibly organized and detail-oriented, with a natural instinct for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes—even when timelines shift and priorities compete.
• You are people-focused and approachable, with a warm, clear communication style that puts employees and contractors at ease from onboarding to offboarding.
• You are proactive and resourceful, always looking for ways to streamline processes, improve workflows, and support your team without waiting to be asked.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Events Services

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