People Operations Coordinator

Cubit Capital is a fast-moving startup redefining modern defense. They are seeking a People Operations Coordinator to support day-to-day operations, strengthen systems, and enhance employee experience.

What you'll do:

• Serve as a point of contact for daily People inquiries and employee support
• Maintain accurate and timely data across Rippling (HRIS, payroll, and benefits)
• Help prepare reports, audits, and dashboards to support data accuracy and compliance
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes
• Assist with the 2-day new hire orientation held every other week, walking new hires through their first day and being available to answer questions
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and vendor coordination
• Help track leaves of absence, accommodations, and employment verifications
• Support People Operations communications, employee surveys, and engagement initiatives
• Help organize and maintain personnel files
• Work full-time onsite out of our office in Los Angeles (El Segundo), California
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may evolve as our People function scales

What they're looking for:

• 1-2 years of Human Resources experience in an assistant, coordinator, or administrative support role; ideally in a high growth or startup setting
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and Human Resources best practices (especially California; multi-state familiarity a plus)
• Some experience supporting People operations such as onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, or compliance tracking
• Comfort learning and working within HRIS systems; able to manage transactions and workflows with high accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust with employees and managers across all levels
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with spreadsheets and basic reporting in Excel
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Hands-on experience with Rippling
• Exposure to benefits renewals or open enrollment coordination
• Exposure to leave of absence administration (FMLA, CFRA, PFL)

Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
• FSA
• HSA
• Life insurance
• Free daily lunch
• ‘No meeting Fridays’
• Unlimited PTO
• Casual dress code