People Operations Associate (Temporary)

Description

Common Sense is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive. Our ratings, research, and resources reach more than 150 million users worldwide and 1.4 million educators every year. Learn more at commonsense.org.

JOB OVERVIEW: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized People Operations Associate to join our People Ops team on a potential temp-to-hire basis. In this role, the associate will provide crucial administrative support to our People Operations functions, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while assisting with various HR projects and initiatives.

LOCATION: San Francisco, California (Hybrid)
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Talent and Development
SALARY: $22.00–$26.00 per hour
TYPE: Full-time, non-exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain employee records and HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Process new hire documentation and assist with onboarding coordination.
• Support the recruitment process by scheduling interviews and collecting candidate information.
• Respond to basic HR inquiries from employees and managers.
• Assist with payroll processing and time-tracking administration.
• Support benefit administration and enrollment processes.
• Help organize organization events and internal activities.
• Prepare and distribute HR-related reports and documents.
• Provide administrative support for the organization as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in HR, administrative, or a related role.
• Knowledge of basic HR principles and practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite and online communication tools (e.g., Slack).
• Experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Data entry and records management.
• Customer service orientation.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

OUR BENEFITS:

• The chance to work with talented, passionate professionals.
• A great health and welfare benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401(k).
• An organization that offers work/life balance.
• The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids and families!

Common Sense provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Common Sense will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. However, job offers are made on the condition that the applicant subsequently passes a criminal background check. If the background check indicates a prior criminal conviction, we will conduct an individualized assessment to determine whether the conviction should result in denial of employment. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Qualifications

Salary : $22 - $26