People Operations Specialist
Summary
People Operations Specialist supporting Teacher Created Materials' HR team, handling employee lifecycle support, HR operations administration, leave of absence management, compliance, and process improvement at their Huntington Beach headquarters.
About Us
For nearly 50 years, Teacher Created Materials has made teaching more effective and learning more engaging. We publish PreK–12 instructional programs across all core content areas, along with award-winning educational trade books, professional development resources, and professional learning services.
At Teacher Created Materials, we are passionate about creating innovative educational materials that support children wherever learning happens. Our products are created by teachers for teachers and are trusted by educators around the world.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a People Operations Specialist who is passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences through operational excellence. Reporting directly to the SVP of Human Resources, you’ll support employees across the U.S., lead HR operations, and help improve the processes that keep our People team running smoothly.
In our small HR team, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow into a well-rounded HR professional with broad exposure across People Operations.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a trusted HR resource by providing exceptional support to employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Administer and continuously improve People Operations processes, ensuring they are efficient, accurate, compliant, and employee-focused.
- Manage employee leave of absence programs, partnering with employees, managers, and vendors to ensure a seamless experience and compliance with applicable laws.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems while ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of employee data.
- Partner with the Human Resources team to improve processes, implement new initiatives, and enhance the overall employee experience.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws while supporting audits and HR reporting.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve operational efficiency, and leverage technology to better support employees.
- Contribute wherever needed within our small HR team, taking ownership of special projects and helping build a best-in-class People Operations function.