People Operations Coordinator | San Mateo | $65,000–$75,000 Base + Equity + Benefits

A fast-growing, mission-driven education technology company is seeking a highly organized and people-focused People Operations Coordinator to join its People + Talent team on a temp-to-hire basis. This is a unique opportunity to support recruiting coordination, people operations, and office experience within a global organization that is transforming how students navigate higher education. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, warm, proactive, and excited to contribute to a high-growth startup environment while supporting candidates and employees across multiple regions.

What You’ll Do

• Support end-to-end recruiting coordination, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and interview logistics

• Partner with the People + Talent team to ensure a seamless and thoughtful candidate experience

• Assist with onboarding coordination and new hire experience for employees across global teams

• Support day-to-day People Operations tasks including employee requests, documentation, and process improvements

• Help manage office operations at the San Mateo HQ, ensuring a smooth and well-organized in-office experience

• Coordinate internal meetings, events, and employee engagement initiatives

• Maintain accurate tracking systems for recruiting and people operations workflows

• Assist with cross-functional People projects focused on improving internal systems and employee experience

• Communicate clearly and professionally with candidates, employees, and internal stakeholders

• Support continuous process improvements across People + Talent functions

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, recruiting coordination, or administrative support

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Strong organizational skills with excellent follow-through

• Clear, professional communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and service-minded approach

• Comfortable working across in-office and global/remote teams

• Interest in startups, education, and people-focused operations

Role Details

Temp-to-hire, in-office role based in San Mateo HQ

Collaborative People + Talent team with global exposure

High-growth startup environment with meaningful ownership and impact

Exposure to recruiting, HR, operations, and employee experience functions

Compensation + Benefits

$65,000–$75,000 base salary + meaningful equity + full benefits

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