Talent & People Operations Coordinator

About Morning Consult:

Morning Consult is a global decision intelligence company changing how modern leaders make smarter, faster, better decisions. The company pairs its proprietary high-frequency data with rigorous analysis to better inform decisions on what people think and how they will act.

This position will be based in our Washington, DC office.

Our award-winning and modern, open concept offices are located in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL and New York, NY. All three offices are accessible by public transportation and in close proximity to great restaurants and shopping.

Join us in the office for catered lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or grab a beverage from the fridge for an impromptu after-work happy hour!

The Role:

As a Talent & People Operations Coordinator at Morning Consult, you will play a vital role in enabling our growth by building and optimizing scalable processes that support our talent and people operations. In this position, you will ensure a seamless candidate and employee experience while driving operational excellence across our recruitment and people-related functions.

You will work closely with recruiters, hiring managers and the People Operations team to provide a seamless transition from hire to onboarding and beyond. You’ll streamline workflows, analyze data and contribute to initiatives that align with our mission to attract, hire and retain the best talent. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, tech-savvy and adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. We value individuals who embrace a learning mindset, constantly experimenting and iterating to achieve continuous improvement in operational efficiency and effectiveness. This role is perfect for someone who has a bias for action and enjoys proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.

Your ability to test, iterate and implement data-driven solutions will directly impact our ability to scale effectively, and your contributions will help ensure that we attract, hire and retain the best talent while maintaining a high level of operational excellence.

What You’ll be Working on:

Recruitment Coordination & Support

• Scheduling interviews across multiple time zones and managing end-to-end candidate logistics
• Coordinating with candidates, hiring managers and interview panels to ensure a seamless recruitment experience
• Managing applicant tracking system (ATS) Lever as well as administrative functions in recruitment support tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, and Notion
• As needed: sourcing, resume review, screens, requisition owner, etc.

People Operations Support

• Supporting onboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions for new hires, including system access, paperwork and orientation coordination
• Running background checks and other compliance related tasks 

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintaining accurate data across ATS, HRIS and other people-related tools.
• Generating and analyzing reports on hiring and people metrics (e.g., interview pass-through rates, retention rates, performance metrics, candidate experience and source effectiveness)

Process Optimization & Project Management

• Overseeing the development of dashboards and other analytical solutions to provide insight into hiring plans, progress to hiring goals and all other talent operational metrics
• Identifying automation opportunities and process improvements to improve candidate experience and drive strategic effectiveness initiatives (e.g., interviewer training, sourcing strategies, candidate exercise administration and grading)
• Developing and refining workflows for both recruitment and employee lifecycle operations
• Partnering with Talent, People and business leaders to define and scope needs and develop/lead execution of large project initiatives, change efforts and process improvements across Talent Acquisition
• Managing projects that span recruitment and people operations (e.g., onboarding programs, learning and development, performance and growth and interview training)
• Keeping timelines on track in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

Communication and Relationship Building

• Acting as a bridge between candidates, employees, recruiters and the People Operations team
• Managing sensitive data and conversations with discretion and professionalism

About You and What You’ve Done:

• 2+ years of experience in recruitment coordination, talent operations or HR operations, preferably in a hypergrowth or SaaS environment.
• Experience managing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Greenhouse, Lever or Workday.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with HRIS and People Operations tools (e.g., Rippling).
• Experience using, evaluating and recommending recruiting and/or people operations technology to improve efficiency and streamline workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with candidates, hiring teams and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive employee and candidate data.
• Experience working with data reporting and analytics, including tools like Excel, Google Sheets or Tableau, to track hiring metrics and operational efficiency.
• Ability to optimize processes and improve workflows to drive efficiency in recruiting and onboarding.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented, positive and proactive mindset.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguity and change in a fast-growing environment.
• You are coachable and crave feedback, knowing that it helps you learn and grow more quickly; you have an ethos of continuous self-improvement

Note: We view the above section as a guide, not a checklist. Research shows that underrepresented/marginalized groups are less likely to apply for a job if they feel that they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet on this list! It’s expected that you’ll learn and grow throughout your time at Morning Consult, so if you’re open to building new skills, we’d love to hear from you.

The expected salary range for this position is $72,100 - $113,400, with a midpoint of $92,800.

In most cases, we target the midpoint of our salary ranges for new hire compensation. This placement is reflective of full proficiency in a role. This role is eligible for an equity grant, which will be discussed in your initial recruiter conversation. Please see an overview of Morning Consult’s benefits on our Career Page.

We are committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other factors prohibited by law. Morning Consult will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

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