People Operations Coordinator

Podean is the leading global marketplace marketing agency. We work with progressive brands across the globe to unlock potential on Amazon, Target, Walmart, and other marketplaces. Our services span eCommerce strategy, content creation and optimization, media management, retail operations, data and analytics, consulting, and social commerce. Recent award wins include Digiday’s Best Employer for Remote Employees and Amazon’s Global Expansion Partner Award. 

We’re looking for a resourceful and highly organized People Operations Coordinator to play a key role in supporting the smooth functioning of our global team. This role will be the operational engine behind many of our core internal processes, helping us deliver a consistent, thoughtful employee experience from onboarding through offboarding and everything in between.

This is a fully remote role, with a preference for candidates located in Virginia, where many of our team members are based and occasional in-person meetups may occur.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, has a strong sense of ownership, and enjoys creating structure and clarity behind the scenes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the logistical side of onboarding and offboarding, ensuring new hires feel supported from day one and exits are smooth
• Support junior-level recruiting by managing interview logistics and candidate tracking
• Track and manage key people processes: performance reviews, training participation, handbook updates, and documentation
• Own operational tasks like equipment management, swag coordination, and internal record-keeping
• Assist with travel and hotel bookings for team events and in-person gatherings
• Help run internal programs and culture initiatives, including global calls, training rollouts, and virtual events
• Send reminders, follow-ups, and track completion across company-wide initiatives
• Maintain internal systems and documentation to keep workflows organized and up to date

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of experience in an operations, admin, or coordinator role
• Experience in a fast-paced, remote, or globally distributed environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proactive and dependable work ethic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable using tools like Google Suite, Slack, Notion, and Zoom
• Collaborative and approachable team player