People Operations Generalist - Recruiter

UPLIFT Desk; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

4% 401K company matching with instant

Health insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Long-term & Short-term disability

Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year)

50% discount on all UPLIFT products

Healthy snacks and drinks

Job summary

UPLIFT Desk is a fast-growing, mid-sized DTC brand focused on ergonomic office solutions. We seek a People Operations Generalist to lead recruiting across multiple departments and support broader People Operations tasks under the People Operations Director.

This role emphasizes recruiting while gaining exposure to onboarding, benefits, and employee records. The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years in HR or recruiting, strong communication, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Human Resources, People Operations, or recruiting experience.
• Hands-on recruiting experience managing multiple open positions, including applicant review, phone screens, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple searches, priorities, deadlines, and follow-up.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills when working with candidates, employees, and leaders.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential employee and candidate information.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting activities for assigned positions from applicant review through candidate selection.
• Review resumes and applications against established position requirements and identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct candidate phone screens and maintain accurate screening and interview documentation.
• Coordinate onsite and virtual interviews and maintain timely communication with candidates and hiring teams.
• Partner with hiring managers to keep recruiting activity moving and provide updates throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system.
• Support offer, pre-employment, and new hire onboarding processes.
• Support the People Operations Director with benefits-related communication, documentation, and administrative processes.
• Complete assigned monthly and recurring People Operations responsibilities accurately and on schedule.
• Support additional People Operations projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

Recruiting

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

HRIS

Job description

Position Summary

At UPLIFT Desk, we're not just building ergonomic workstations—we're shaping how people work and live. As the ecommerce industry leader in height-adjustable desks, we've grown by delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that promote health, productivity, and well-being. Our success is rooted in our core values: Customer Obsession, Innovation, Accountability, and Results Oriented.

As a People Operations Generalist at UPLIFT Desk, recruiting will be your primary responsibility. You will manage recruiting activities across multiple departments, including reviewing applicants, conducting phone screens, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates and hiring managers, and maintaining accurate recruiting records throughout the hiring process.

In addition to recruiting, you will support the People Operations Director with recurring HR processes and administrative responsibilities. As you become established in the role, additional monthly and recurring People Operations responsibilities will be assigned based on department needs. This position is a strong fit for an HR professional who enjoys recruiting while also wanting continued exposure to broader People Operations responsibilities.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of Human Resources, People Operations, or recruiting experience
• Hands-on recruiting experience managing multiple open positions, including applicant review, phone screens, interview coordination, and candidate communication
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple searches, priorities, deadlines, and follow-up
• Professional written and verbal communication skills when working with candidates, employees, and leaders
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential employee and candidate information

Bonus Points For

• Experience recruiting across multiple departments and position levels
• Experience with high-volume recruiting or hiring events
• Experience using an applicant tracking system and HRIS
• Experience supporting onboarding, benefits, employee records, or recurring HR processes
• Experience working in a fast-paced, mid-sized organization

What You'll Do

• Manage recruiting activities for assigned positions from applicant review through candidate selection
• Review resumes and applications against established position requirements and identify qualified candidates
• Conduct candidate phone screens and maintain accurate screening and interview documentation
• Coordinate onsite and virtual interviews and maintain timely communication with candidates and hiring teams
• Partner with hiring managers to keep recruiting activity moving and provide updates throughout the hiring process
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system
• Support offer, pre-employment, and new hire onboarding processes
• Support the People Operations Director with benefits-related communication, documentation, and administrative processes
• Complete assigned monthly and recurring People Operations responsibilities accurately and on schedule
• Support additional People Operations projects and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• A merit-based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority
• Generous paid time off
• 4% 401K company matching with instant vesting (after one year)
• Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (medical plan, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan to choose from)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and child care costs
• Company-paid & Supplementary Life Insurance; Long-term & Short-term disability
• Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year)
• 50% discount on all UPLIFT products
• Free healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and drinks
• On-the-job training and skills development
• A supportive and engaging work culture that promotes healthy living

Position Details

• Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 annually, DOE
• Type: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week
• Location: Austin, Texas

About UPLIFT Desk

As a fast growing, mid-sized Direct To Consumer (DTC) brand company, it's our mission to deliver sincere, world-class customer service. We provide optimally designed, quality office solutions to customers. We focus on happier & healthier customers and employees!

UPLIFT Desk has revolutionized the way people shop for office furniture. It all starts with our award winning UPLIFT Standing Desk, made even better when accessorized with our entire UPLIFT office furniture line. Our product line includes most furniture an office could need. We design office products that optimize customers' comfort, health, and productivity. Our Product Development team focuses on designing the highest quality ergonomic office furniture. Then our Content team's e-commerce website offers customers the ability to configure products specifically to their needs. Our amazing Order Processing and Warehouse teams make sure we have inventory and ship orders the same day. Customers receive award winning support from our Sales and Customer Service and Warranty teams. We offer the best 15 year warranty in the business! Our Interior Design and Contract Sales teams specialize in large office furniture layouts for commercial buildings that serve most Fortune 500 companies.

Award winning UPLIFT Desk is loved globally!

• Rated Best Standing Desk by New York Times Wirecutter 9 years in a row
• Hundreds of thousands of happy customers around the world sit and stand at an UPLIFT Desk
• Google reviews - 4.9 rating with thousands of reviews

We value our environment:

• We plant 5 new trees in U.S. National Forests for every solid wood desk sold. By partnering with the National Forest Foundation, we're able to plant tens of thousands of new trees each year
• Solar powered operations: Our Austin facilities produce over a megawatt of electricity through roof-mounted solar panels on three large warehouses
• We use sustainable materials in our products. Some examples are:
  • Bamboo Desktops, Drawers, & Motion Boards: The world's fastest-growing plant, Moso bamboo is a grass that grows as quickly as an inch an hour
  • Eco Curve Desktops: Eco Curve desktops use 100% recycled MDF and have the lowest carbon footprint in the industry due to not using edgebanding, backer boards, adhesives, or solvents
  • Rubberwood Desktops: Pará rubber trees produce 99% of the world's natural rubber latex. The rubber production lifespan of these trees is exhausted after about 25-30 years. Our rubberwood desktops give the trees a second life

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

UPLIFT Desk believes in building an organization whose staff reflects the true diversity of our community. We hire, promote, and reward employees based on results and professional performance. UPLIFT Desk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept agency resumes. UPLIFT Desk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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