People Operations Associate (Benefits & Engagement)

TL;DR

People Operations Associate (Benefits & Engagement): Supporting key people initiatives through program facilitation, operational support, and project coordination across employee benefits, internal communications, and engagement events. Focus on driving successful program execution, managing cross-functional partnerships, and fostering a positive company culture through meticulous planning and data-driven feedback analysis.

Location: Must be based in the US, with the ability to travel to the corporate office in Chicago for periodic onsite events.

Compensation: $46,792–$77,208 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform that works with banks to provide financial products and services for everyday Americans, focused on financial inclusion and customer experience.

What you will do

• Support cross-functional planning and execution of high-impact employee programs, including town halls and recognition initiatives.
• Provide on-site support for company-wide events in Chicago and manage remote logistics for departmental onsites.
• Maintain the company intranet, draft internal announcements, and support the development of digital assets for communication plans.
• Process recognition point distributions and provide operational support for benefits open enrollment and vendor reviews.
• Serve as the primary contact for Belonging@hirify.global BRG groups and coordinate new hire orientation presentations.
• Collect and analyze employee feedback to evaluate event effectiveness and inform future strategy.

Requirements

• Must be based in the US with the ability to travel to Chicago for onsite events.
• 3+ years of administrative or project coordination experience, ideally in People Operations or HR.
• Foundational understanding of employee benefits, employment law principles, and core HR processes.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (v-lookups, pivot tables, formulas).
• Intermediate proficiency with presentation and design tools like PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to partner effectively with third-party vendors.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
• Generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Access to lifestyle benefits platform Fringe and LinkedIn Learning.
• Supportive culture focused on financial inclusion and continuous improvement.