People Operations Coordinator - Onboarding & Learning Programs

Buckingham Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search seeks a People Operations Coordinator for its New York team. This role sits at the intersection of HR operations, employee experience, and talent development, providing hands‑on support across the employee journey from onboarding through development.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable collaborating with cross‑functional partners. You will help streamline processes, maintain data in Workday, and support programs for interns and early career

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in HR operations, talent or learning program coordination, campus recruiting, employee experience, or related area.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and propose practical solutions.
• Experience improving workflows and driving efficiencies.
• Comfort communicating with employees, leaders, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to manage several projects in a fast-moving environment.
• Good judgment with confidential/sensitive information.
• Experience using AI or technology to summarize information, evaluate data, or automate tasks.
• Familiarity with Workday or another leading HRIS is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding for interns, graduates, and experienced professionals.
• Serve as a resource for new employees handling orientation, benefits, and internal resources.
• Support HR processes including changes, verifications, relocations, performance review admin, and departures.
• Maintain accurate employee data in Workday and other systems.
• Prepare reports, update trackers, and ensure accessible People data.
• Handle confidential employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Provide logistical support for internship and early career programs.
• Manage program calendars, meetings, communications, and participant information.
• Identify workflow improvements and partner with Recruiting, Legal, Compliance, Workplace Services, and Technology.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Data handling & confidentiality

AI tool familiarity

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Buckingham Search seeks a People Operations Coordinator for its New York team. This role sits at the intersection of HR operations, employee experience, and talent development, providing hands‑on support across the employee journey from onboarding through development.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable collaborating with cross‑functional partners. You will help streamline processes, maintain data in Workday, and support programs for interns and early career