People & Culture Coordinator

People & Culture United States Saratoga Springs, New York


Description

Position at Fingerpaint Group

Reset your expectations of a health and wellness agency. From our inception, Fingerpaint has been driven by an unstoppable collective spirit of possibility. It's that curiosity that's at the heart of everything we do. From our legendary people-first culture to the hundreds of Fingerpainters who define us, we've reimagined what it means to be a healthcare and wellness advertising agency. Here, creativity happens naturally—we attract top talent and give them a space to grow and collaborate.
 
The Opportunity: 
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented People & Culture Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, great interpersonal and communication skills. This individual will be instrumental in supporting People & Culture team.
What You’ll Do:  
  • Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the People Operations team, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and handling correspondence.  
  • HRIS Data Management: Maintain and update employee data in our HRIS ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Generate standard reports as needed.  
  • Employee Lifecycle: Coordinate and execute onboarding activities for new hires, including paperwork, system access, and new hire orientation logistics. Assist with the offboarding process, including termination in systems.  
  • Record Keeping & Payroll Support: Maintain organized and confidential employee & payroll files ensuring compliance with record-keeping requirements. Payroll administrative support as needed.  
  • Employee Inquiries: Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, and other HR-related matters, providing timely and helpful responses or escalating as needed.  
  • Policies and Procedures: Assist in the communication and distribution of company HR policies and procedures.  
  • Culture and Engagement: Support initiatives that foster a positive company culture and enhance employee engagement (annual engagement survey, wellness initiatives, etc.).  
  • Projects and Initiatives: Participate in various HR projects and initiatives as assigned by the People Operations Team. 
Key Experience & Qualifications: 
  • 1-2 years’ experience in an HR related role 
  • Proven ability to forge relationships with employees at all levels 
  • Express oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written communications 
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and HRIS systems 
  • Ability to work independently 
  • Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
  • Must be versatile and detail oriented 
  • Must be team oriented and adaptable to change 
 Competencies: 
  • Solution Oriented Mindset: Demonstrates a focus on resolving employee inquiries and HRIS data discrepancies by identifying practical fixes and escalating complex issues with a recommended course of action. 
  • Interpersonal/Communication Skills: Serves as an approachable and professional first point of contact, capable of translating complex HR policies into clear, digestible information for employees and new hires. 
  • Organizational & Time Management: Effectively prioritizes high-volume administrative tasks—such as calendar management and onboarding logistics—to ensure all lifecycle milestones and record-keeping deadlines are met with precision. 
  • Initiative and Proactivity: Anticipates the needs of the People Operations team by identifying ways to streamline orientation processes or advance culture initiatives before being prompted. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Fingerpaint, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Our team of qualified recruiters can match you with the right opportunity. Fingerpaint Group provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are proud to recruit qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or citizenship status.