People Operations Assistant

Bask & Lather Co. is a fast-growing, family-founded haircare brand dedicated to restoring crowns and confidence. The People Operations Assistant supports recruitment, onboarding, employee records, HR systems, new-hire reporting, office activities, and general People Operations administration in a fully onsite role.

What you'll do:

• Post preapproved job openings across designated recruiting platforms
• Review applications and conduct structured interviews for assigned positions, primarily below the Director level
• Coordinate interviews between candidates, hiring managers, and other interviewers
• Maintain accurate applicant records and recruitment trackers
• Communicate with candidates regarding scheduling, application updates, and next steps
• Coordinate background checks, reference checks, drug screenings, and other approved pre-employment requirements
• Ensure candidates receive timely and professional communication throughout the recruitment process
• Own the preboarding and onboarding process for assigned new hires
• Send approved new-hire welcome communications and serve as the new hire’s primary People Operations contact
• Collect and track required new-hire documentation, including Form I-9 requirements
• Create and update new-hire records within BambooHR and other approved systems
• Coordinate orientation, first-day schedules, introductory meetings, and system-access requests

What they're looking for:

• 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, recruitment coordination, office administration, or a related administrative role
• Experience coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, and supporting onboarding
• Experience maintaining confidential employee or business records
• Experience supporting office operations in an onsite environment
• Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and follow-up skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records
• Confidence interacting with candidates, employees, managers, and external partners
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and time-sensitive deadlines
• Sound judgment and the ability to recognize when a matter requires escalation
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
• Preferred qualifications include an associate or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; experience using BambooHR or another HRIS; and experience with applicant tracking, onboarding, new-hire reporting, employee records, office events, or multistate employees

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Product Discounts
• Professional Development Opportunities