People Operations Specialist

Front Office Sports

People Operations Specialist supporting recruiting and onboarding processes at Front Office Sports. Shaping how the company attracts, hires, and builds a great employee experience.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $67,500 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full-cycle recruiting for roles across the company (intern to mid-level roles)
Assist with sourcing, screening coordination, interview scheduling, and candidate communication
Partner with hiring managers to keep recruiting processes moving efficiently
Help maintain applicant tracking systems and job postings across all systems
Ensure a strong candidate experience through timely communication and follow-up
Coordinate onboarding logistics for new hires (schedules, materials, systems access)
Help ensure new hires feel set up for success in their first 30–90 days and beyond
Partner with People Ops lead on improving onboarding experience over time success
Assist with day-to-day HR administrative tasks (PTO tracking, employee changes, offboarding)
Help maintain accurate employee records and documentation across systems
Help build and develop culture (in-person and remote), engagement, and employee experience initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of experience in HR, recruiting, talent, or people operations experience; in media, entertainment, news, or sports is a plus
Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environments
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Systems and process-oriented mindset with a desire to build scalable solutions
Passion for recruiting, onboarding, and creating exceptional employee experiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership and working independently while collaborating closely with leadership
High attention to detail, reliability, and follow-through
Interested in building a career in People Operations or Human Resources
Comfortable working in-person 3 days per week in New York City

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup
Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals
Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruitingsourcingscreeninginterview schedulingonboardingHR administrative tasksPTO trackingemployee records managementcandidate communicationprocess improvement

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailreliabilityself-startercollaborationownershipmulti-taskingpassion for employee experienceculture building