People & Operations Coordinator: Onboarding & Culture

Garage Grown Gear; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on GGG products

Gear stipend

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Garage Grown Gear is seeking an organized, people-focused professional to support hiring, onboarding, employee experience, and office operations in our Saint Paul, MN office.

You will partner with leadership to post roles, coordinate interviews, manage candidate communications, and ensure a smooth onboarding for new team members while maintaining a welcoming office environment and supporting benefits and internal communications.

Qualifications

• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work proactively with light guidance.
• Comfort with versatility and adapting to changing needs.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace apps.
• Discretion in handling confidential personnel and financial information.
• Skilled at learning new concepts and processes.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move about in an office setting.
• Alignment with company values and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Dir. of People & Finance Ops to support hiring and onboarding processes.
• Post job descriptions and applications and coordinate distribution and advertising.
• Manage candidate communications, interview scheduling, and initial screening.
• Support hiring teams with applicant tracking, interview logistics, and resources.
• Organize and coordinate new employee onboarding tasks and deadlines.
• Contribute to a positive experience for applicants and new employees.
• Serve as a second point of contact for basic HR questions.
• Assist with benefits communication, policy updates, and compliance.
• Manage internal employee feedback responses.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs and team events.
• Maintain office inventory and organize shared spaces.
• Coordinate with external cleaning and IT and with landlords for facilities needs.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Word / Excel

Google Workspace

Discretion with confidential info

Multitasking

Team player

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

Gusto

Job description

Garage Grown Gear is seeking an organized, people-focused professional to support hiring, onboarding, employee experience, and office operations in our Saint Paul, MN office.

You will partner with leadership to post roles, coordinate interviews, manage candidate communications, and ensure a smooth onboarding for new team members while maintaining a welcoming office environment and supporting benefits and internal communications.