People Operations Coordinator

SkyGrid, a Boeing Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds ground based high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operations and airspace integration of highly automated and autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid also acts as a key operational nexus for advanced air mobility, integrating and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support seamless and efficient air traffic services. 

The SkyGrid team is looking for a People Operations Coordinator to join our growing local and remote team. In this role you will be responsible for creating an exceptional employee experience through the entire employee lifecycle. This person will closely collaborate with other departments to enhance employee engagement and ensure a positive culture. 

Performance Objectives:

• Prioritize the employee experience by identifying improvements in current processes and procedures. 
• Develop and improve upon current project coordination  
• Conduct new hire onboarding activities including background, orientation, coordination with hiring manager to ensure the employee has a great experience and is set up for success. 
• Audit and reinforce compliance training for all employees 

Responsibilities:

• Support People Operations team with Ad hoc deliverables 
• Act as the point of contact for employees, regarding questions, concerns and all things HR. 
• Conduct employee experience surveys, focus groups and other initiatives to gather insight and identify areas of improvement. 
• Coordinate and manage team building activities. 
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure policies and practices reinforce company values. 
• Assist recruiting team and hiring managers with resume reviews and interview coordination. 
• Create enticing job postings that will attract top tier talent. 
• Conduct onboarding activities including new hire documentation, background checks and orientation. Team up with hiring managers to ensure smooth and successful onboarding experience 
• Maintain employee records. 
• Assist with benefits, payroll, time-tracking and other HR related systems. 
• Oversee and assign compliance training for all employees. Identify and recommend new training opportunities. 
• Monitor key metrics including time to fill, and retention. 
• Consistently look for ways to enhance current processes, policies and procedures. 
• Be the trusted employee advocate ensuring all concerns and suggestions are handled in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Report to SkyGrid HQ on a Hybrid schedule 
• Minimum of 3 years of HR/People Ops experience 
• Basic knowledge of HR compliance and practices 
• Be able to uphold high levels of confidentially 
• Be approachable, empathetic, and patient 
• Prior experience in a fast paced, always evolving start-up environment 
• Be adaptable and open to change 
• Experience with HRIS tools 

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM or PHR certification 

Join Our Team and Enjoy Exceptional Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage from Day One: Enjoy immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options.
• Generous Retirement Contributions: Benefit from an automatic company 401k contribution program, with no match required, plus an additional company matching program to boost your retirement savings.
• Calm Annual Membership: Prioritize your mental health with complimentary access to mindfulness and meditation resources.
• Discounted ClassPass Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to thousands of fitness studios and gyms nationwide.
• Investment in Your Growth: Receive an annual stipend for learning and development to support your continuous education and skill development
• Engaging Team Activities: Participate in quarterly team-building events and celebrations organized by our dedicated culture committee.
• Fully Stocked Kitchen: Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, if it does not pose undue hardship.