People Operations Coordinator

As a People Operations Coordinator at Yext, you will be responsible for delivering HR operational support for assigned business units and will assist the HR team in every aspect of human resources at both a tactical and transactional level, with regards to onboarding, employee engagement, employee development, and communication of HR processes, policies, and procedures.
The ideal candidate will strongly identify with our culture of being team-oriented, adaptable, and creative. One who is quick, thorough, and takes ownership of anything on your plate. You’ll demonstrate your ‘Bring It On’ attitude to balance a variety of projects and you’ll prioritize them well. You're forward-thinking and eager to grow. But most of all, you're excited to join a high-functioning team and together will strive to build the most amazing employee experience.
What You’ll Do 

• Manage coordination and execution of all aspects of employee onboarding, including scheduling first-day activities, new hire orientations, collecting and processing new hire paperwork, managing the background check process, administering I9/right to work checks 
• Manage the ATS (Greenhouse) and HRIS (Workday) and ensure the accuracy of the data 
• Engage with the People Operations team to promote our amazing culture internally and externally 
• Be an employee ambassador; assisting with employment verifications, answering general inquiries and proudly communicating the incentives of the company and initiatives of the HR team 
• Provide exceptional support to fellow 'Yexters'; recruiters, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and internal and external clients 
• Be readily available to employees when they have questions and proactively check on employees if you anticipate them needing support 
• Maintain an appropriate level of process, program, and policy knowledge to help employees perform at their best 
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities to better leverage technology and help the HR team scale 

What You Have 

• A Bachelor's Degree or similar university level education 
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant HR administrative/coordinator level experience 
• Prior HRIS experience, Workday desired 
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail 
• Superb organizational skills 
• Proficiency in Excel 

Bonus Points 

• A self-starter; is one who raises their hand for new opportunities, loves learning, and is eager to try new things 
• One who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is able to handle multiple projects
• A strong belief in diversity, innovation, and making all employees feel welcome and included 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a true customer service orientation toward internal clients 
• Discretion and sensitivity to confidential company and employee information 
• Strong interest and discourse competence around technology

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