People & Culture, Coordinator (HR)

The People & Culture Coordinator is an energetic, organized, and empathetic HR professional who enthusiastically supports Shondaland employees. Working at the intersection of traditional HR compliance, modern employee experience, and workplace culture, this role plays a key part in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment across our team. In this role, the Coordinator will support the Chief People & Culture Officer and administer select day-to-day HR workflows.

The Coordinator will interact with employees at all levels as well as external stakeholders and vendors. They must have a positive attitude and a willingness to go above and beyond. A successful Coordinator will combine strong organizational skills, technical proficiency, interpersonal skills, situational awareness, and a desire to learn to champion our values, improve operational efficiency, and deliver a seamless employee experience.

This is an incredible opportunity for anyone wanting to build a career in human resources, people operations, talent management, and culture initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administrative Support: Provide high-level support to the Chief People & Culture Officer. Manage CPCO’s busy days while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, providing logistical support, managing calendars and events.
• Culture & Employee Engagement: Plan, schedule, and execute employee engagement programs, wellness events, catered meals, and team-building initiatives to enhance morale. Assist with Shondaland University classes, DEIB, Shondaland Serves, and other special events.
• Recruiting & Interview Logistics: Coordinate candidate interview schedules, track applicant statuses, and assist with administrative process where appropriate.
• Employee Lifecycle: Manage routine administrative tasks across recruiting, hiring, onboarding, employee setup, and offboarding workflows.
• Budget Management: Track department budget and prepare expense reports. .

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Tech Savvy: Excellent proficiency with the Google and Microsoft Suites (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience working with modern HRIS, ATS, and/or employee survey platforms. Must be able to learn new software and technologies quickly.
• Communication & Empathy: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an approachable, empathetic, and professional tone.
• Organization & Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills and a focus on accuracy.
• Problem-Solving & Initiative: Proactive mindset and a desire to contribute to continual improvements. .
• Emotional Intelligence & Discretion: Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee relations and personal data.
• Adaptability: Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work from the Los Angeles office a minimum of two days/week.
• Must have good mobility and be able to lift and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ of HR operations / administrative experience. Human Resources Generalist background preferred.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or equivalent preferred.
• Foundational HR certification (aPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM Essentials) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of California or multi-state employment regulations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Shondaland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Shondaland welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual skills, experience, professional qualities, and merit.