People Ops Specialist — HR Efficiency & Experience

Teacher Created Materials; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

401(k) match

Childcare reimbursement

Job summary

Teacher Created Materials seeks a People Operations Specialist to enhance employee experiences through operational excellence. You will support employees across the U.S., lead HR operations, and help improve processes that keep our People team running smoothly.

Join a growing HR team where you can take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow into a well‑rounded HR professional with broad exposure to People Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, employee services, or HR administration.
• Highly proficient with business technology, including Microsoft Excel, AI-powered productivity tools, and presentation software, with the ability to quickly learn new platforms and create polished reports, presentations, dashboards, and employee communications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A customer-service mindset with a genuine passion for helping people.
• Strong judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a desire to continuously improve processes rather than simply maintain them.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new areas of Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource by providing exceptional support to employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Administer and continuously improve People Operations processes, ensuring they are efficient, accurate, compliant, and employee-focused.
• Manage employee leave of absence programs, partnering with employees, managers, and vendors to ensure a seamless experience and compliance with applicable laws.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems while ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of employee data.
• Partner with the Human Resources team to improve processes, implement new initiatives, and enhance the overall employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws while supporting audits and HR reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve operational efficiency, and leverage technology to better support employees.
• Contribute wherever needed within our small HR team, taking ownership of special projects and helping build a best‑in‑class People Operations function.

Skills

HR operations

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service mindset

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

Excel

AI-powered productivity tools

Presentation software

HRIS (e.g., Paycom)

Job description

Teacher Created Materials seeks a People Operations Specialist to enhance employee experiences through operational excellence. You will support employees across the U.S., lead HR operations, and help improve processes that keep our People team running smoothly.

Join a growing HR team where you can take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow into a well‑rounded HR professional with broad exposure to People Operations.