People Operations & Culture Specialist

Crossroads YMCA; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crossroads YMCA is seeking a People & Operations Specialist at its Gary, IN branch to provide administrative and HR support to the executive team and staff. You will organize meetings, manage records, coordinate onboarding/offboarding, and help maintain confidential employee files while fostering a positive, inclusive workplace aligned with YMCA values.

Ideal candidates are organized, reliable, and able to balance administrative duties with people-focused responsibilities; they communicate

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of administrative or HR experience required.
• Nonprofit, community service, or hospitality/service industry experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable using HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Administrative & Operational Support: Provide day‑to‑day support to the Executive Director and branch leadership team; coordinate meetings, agendas, notes, and follow‑up actions; organize schedules, records, reports, and communication materials; support office operations and branch administrative functions.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HR systems

Job description

The Crossroads YMCA is seeking a People & Operations Specialist at its Gary, IN branch to provide administrative and HR support to the executive team and staff. You will organize meetings, manage records, coordinate onboarding/offboarding, and help maintain confidential employee files while fostering a positive, inclusive workplace aligned with YMCA values.

Ideal candidates are organized, reliable, and able to balance administrative duties with people-focused responsibilities; they communicate