People and culture associate | Scrabble & Jigsaw
Job Description
People & Culture
Job Summary
We are seeking a resourceful, driven, and adaptable professional to contribute to the organization’s growth across people, culture, and business operations. This role extends beyond conventional HR responsibilities, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Founder, understand evolving business priorities, and address organizational challenges through structured thinking, proactive problem-solving, and hands-on execution. The successful candidate will thrive in ambiguity, manage shifting priorities, and take ownership of outcomes beyond narrowly defined boundaries.
Responsibilities
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Talent Acquisition & People Operations
- Coordinate recruitment activities including candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, stakeholder management, and hiring follow-ups.
- Support employee onboarding and develop effective people processes.
- Identify inefficiencies in HR workflows and contribute to process improvements enhancing effectiveness and employee experience.
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Founder & Leadership Support
- Collaborate closely with the Founder on organizational priorities, business challenges, and key initiatives.
- Translate discussions and ideas into actionable plans, coordinate execution, and ensure timely follow-through.
- Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making and evaluate potential solutions.
- Identify organizational gaps and proactively drive resolutions.
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Cross-Functional Project Management
- Work with various teams to coordinate projects, align stakeholders, and maintain progress against priorities.
- Support the design and implementation of workflows, processes, and operational improvements.
- Manage competing priorities while ensuring clear communication, ownership, and timely completion of deliverables.
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Culture, Employer Branding & Internal Communication
- Contribute to employer branding and initiatives that strengthen the organization’s talent presence.
- Support internal communication, employee engagement, and culture-building programs.
- Coordinate organizational events, team activities, and employee experience initiatives.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and engaging workplace culture.
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Business Operations & Problem-Solving
- Address operational requirements and execution challenges as they arise.
- Bring clarity and structure to situations lacking defined processes or responsibilities.
- Identify opportunities to improve coordination, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Take ownership of tasks and initiatives beyond immediate role scope when business priorities demand.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ownership and initiative with the ability to recognize priorities and act independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, structured approach to challenges and solutions.
- High adaptability to thrive in a high-growth environment with evolving priorities and responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven execution excellence with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and discipline to follow through.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, knowing when to seek input or escalate issues.
- Genuine curiosity and learning agility with interest in understanding business operations beyond a single function.
Experience
Experience working in dynamic, high-growth environments where managing ambiguity and shifting priorities is essential. Prior exposure to talent acquisition, people operations, project coordination, or business operations is advantageous.
Growth Opportunities
The role’s scope will evolve alongside the organization. Initially focused on recruitment, people operations, workflow coordination, and resolving operational gaps, it can expand into process development, organizational effectiveness, employer branding, culture-building, cross-functional project ownership, and broader strategic initiatives. Over time, this position offers the opportunity to become a trusted partner to the Founder and leadership team, translating business priorities into execution, establishing scalable systems, and strengthening organizational effectiveness.
Environment
This role involves working closely with the Founder and leadership team, requiring flexibility to navigate uncertainty and shifting priorities. The work setting and location are unspecified, but the role demands adaptability and proactive engagement across multiple functions and teams.
Why Join Us?
This opportunity suits individuals eager to understand business operations beyond a single function. Working closely with the Founder and leadership team provides exposure to evolving business priorities and a direct role in organizational growth. The position offers variety, responsibility, and room to develop new capabilities as the company scales, ideal for those who enjoy taking initiative, navigating uncertainty, and turning ideas into meaningful outcomes.
