People Operations Specialist — Full-Time

50 North; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

50 North is a nonprofit organization focused on enriching lives for adults 50 and older in Findlay, Ohio. The People Operations Specialist will oversee HR operations, support employees and leadership, and manage the full employee life cycle with confidentiality and fairness.

Based on the posted schedule and location, this on-site role requires strong HR knowledge, effective communication, and the ability to guide staff through onboarding, benefits, and policy updates while partnering with

Qualifications

• Extensive HR experience across employee relations, benefits, and recruitment.
• Ability to apply policies consistently and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Experience with HR information systems; BambooHR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding in partnership with department leaders.
• Advise supervisors on employee relations, performance, and workplace concerns.
• Coordinate employee complaints and workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend next steps to leadership.
• Administer approved benefits and leave processes, including enrollment and employee communications.
• Maintain BambooHR, employee records, job descriptions, and HR reporting.
• Review HR policies and the employee handbook and recommend updates for leadership and board consideration when appropriate.
• Partner with department leaders on staffing needs, workforce planning, and professional development.
• Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, and training initiatives.
• Monitor changes affecting employment practices and seek specialized guidance when needed.
• Attend Safety Council meetings as needed and use HR information to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Recruitment

Onboarding

Policy enforcement

Education

HR-related degree or certification

Tools

BambooHR

HRIS

Job description

People Operations Specialist — Full-Time

Organization: 50 North
Location: On site in Findlay, Ohio
Schedule: 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday, including one evening
Starting salary: $52,500 annually
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director and Assistant Director

About 50 North

50 North is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching lives and supporting independence for adults age 50 and older. Through programs, services, and resources, we promote wellness, connection, and community engagement.

Position Summary

The People Operations Specialist manages 50 North’s HR operations and serves as a resource to employees, supervisors, and leadership. This position handles the full employee life cycle, helps address workplace concerns fairly and confidentially, and improves the practices that support a positive and consistent employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee development, and offboarding in partnership with department leaders.
• Advise supervisors and leadership on employee relations, performance management, documentation, and workplace concerns.
• Coordinate employee complaints and workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend next steps to leadership.
• Administer approved benefits and leave processes, including enrollment and employee communications.
• Maintain BambooHR, employee records, job descriptions, and HR reporting.
• Review HR policies and the employee handbook and recommend updates for leadership and board consideration when appropriate.
• Partner with department leaders on staffing needs, workforce planning, and professional development.
• Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, and training initiatives.
• Monitor changes affecting employment practices and seek specialized guidance when needed.
• Attend Safety Council meetings as needed and use HR information to identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant HR or people operations experience, including employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, and advising supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and the ability to apply policies consistently.
• Sound judgment and the ability to address sensitive matters fairly and confidentially.
• Excellent communication, documentation, organization, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience using HR information systems; BambooHR experience is a plus.
• An HR-related degree or professional certification is preferred; substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
• Ability to work on site during scheduled hours, including one evening.

Benefits

This position is eligible for 50 North’s full-time benefits package. Specific benefits and eligibility details will be provided during the hiring process.

Why Join 50 North?

You’ll help strengthen the workplace for a team dedicated to serving older adults in our community.