People Operations Coordinator — Talent & Engagement

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement matching

Job summary

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a proactive People Operations Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, and employee engagement. You will manage the applicant tracking system, schedule interviews, assist with job postings, help with internal communications, and provide general administrative support to FIRE’s operations team.

This role involves occasional after-hours work and minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to articulate FIRE’s mission to others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience in human resources, recruitment, or nonprofit admin is preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain applicant tracking system and accurate postings.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Assist with job postings and description repository.
• Support recruitment across multiple platforms and with external agencies.
• Support onboarding sessions and internal training logistics.
• Assist with employee engagement activities and internal communications.
• Handle admin tasks including payments, expense reports, and Shopify operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Recruiting basics

Mission articulation

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a proactive People Operations Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, and employee engagement. You will manage the applicant tracking system, schedule interviews, assist with job postings, help with internal communications, and provide general administrative support to FIRE’s operations team.

This role involves occasional after-hours work and minimal travel.