People Operations Associate

SouthWorth Capital Management

Memphis, TN or Columbus, OH (In-Office)

About SouthWorth Capital Management

At SouthWorth, we elevate back-office functions into a strategic asset. We support Eastport Holdings and its portfolio of advertising agencies, delivering the infrastructure, insight, and operational support that helps our teams grow and perform at a high level.

The Opportunity

SouthWorth is seeking a proactive, organized, and people-focused People Operations Associate to support recruiting, onboarding, and day-to-day people operations across our portfolio of agencies.

This role is ideal for someone early in their HR or recruiting career who enjoys building relationships, staying organized, and creating a positive experience for candidates and employees alike. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, agency leaders, and the HR team to support hiring efforts and ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role with strong growth potential for someone interested in talent acquisition and people operations within the advertising agency space.

Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Support

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and open roles
• Support full-cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, outreach, scheduling, phone screens, and interview coordination
• Help identify strong candidates across account service, creative, strategy, media, and corporate functions
• Maintain candidate pipelines and support proactive talent outreach efforts
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Assist with offer coordination and pre-employment activities

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Coordinate onboarding activities from offer acceptance through new hire start date
• Prepare onboarding schedules, materials, and logistics for new employees
• Lead portions of new hire orientation and ensure employees are set up for success on day one
• Partner with hiring managers to support a smooth transition into the team
• Serve as a point of contact for new hires during onboarding

People Operations Support

• Maintain accurate recruiting and onboarding records within HR systems and ATS platforms
• Support reporting, tracking, and administrative HR processes as needed
• Assist with special projects related to recruiting, onboarding, employee experience, and people operations
• Help drive consistency and organization across hiring and onboarding practices

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in recruiting, HR, people operations, or administrative support
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to jump in where needed
• Interest in recruiting, employee experience, and agency culture
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, ADP, or onboarding systems is a plus

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who is organized, dependable, and proactive
• Someone who communicates well and follows through
• Someone who enjoys working with people and building relationships
• Someone excited to grow within talent acquisition and people operations

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunity to support a growing portfolio of agencies and teams
• Exposure to recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations across multiple businesses