Khan Academy

People Operations Coordinator

Mountain View, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nonprofit EducationIndustries

People Operations Coordinator

Position Overview

Khan Academy is seeking a highly organized and client-oriented People Operations Coordinator to support the HR operational needs of our employees and internal People Operations teams, including Total Rewards, HR Operations, and Talent Acquisition. The ideal candidate is a great communicator, an independent problem solver, and passionate about creating efficient operations that support an excellent employee and candidate experience. You should recognize when you need help and be proactive in seeking guidance. Reliability, responsiveness, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to deliver as promised are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Own on-boarding and off-boarding systems, processes, and communications for employees, contractors, and contingent workers.
  • Ensure employee questions are answered with clarity, empathy, and urgency to provide an excellent employee experience.
  • Support the Talent Acquisition team with interview scheduling and candidate communications.
  • Manage the HRIS system, including data entry, audits for accuracy, and reporting and compliance audit requests.
  • Maintain internal and employee-facing process documents and pages in our knowledge management system to ensure information is up-to-date and readily available.
  • Support efforts to optimize and streamline HR processes, systems, and communications to create a frictionless experience for team members.
  • Provide coordination and administrative support for HR initiatives and projects.
  • Assist with other ad-hoc People Operations projects and programs as necessary.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional experience; experience in HR or Talent Acquisition is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of HRIS systems and workflows (e.g., ADP, Ceridian).
  • Working knowledge of ATS systems (Greenhouse preferred).
  • Working knowledge of Google Suite and/or MS Office, particularly Google Sheets/Excel, including writing basic formulas, pivot tables, and data scrubbing techniques.
  • Air-tight organizational systems and routines to prioritize and manage a high volume of processes, requests, and urgent tasks, ensuring completion.
  • A client-service mindset and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances in a dynamic organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Impeccable attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high expectations.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work through ambiguity and problem-solve.
  • Ability to handle sensitive data with the utmost integrity.
  • Motivated by the Khan Academy mission: "to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere."
  • Proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness, awareness of others, and the ability to adopt inclusive behaviors.

About Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission to deliver a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Our proven learning platform offers free, high-quality supplemental learning content and practice covering Pre-K through 12th grade and early college core academic subjects, with a focus on math and science. We have over 181 million registered learners globally and are committed to improving learning outcomes for students worldwide, particularly those in historically under-resourced communities.

Our Community

Our students, teachers, and parents come from all walks of life, and so do we. Our team comprises individuals from academia, traditional and non-traditional education, big tech companies, and small startups. We hire great people from diverse backgrounds and experiences because it strengthens our company. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as essential to achieving our mission and impacting the communities we serve. We believe that transforming education begins internally, with learning about ourselves and our colleagues. We are committed to being world-class in investing in our people and supporting your professional development.

Application Instructions

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Skills

HR Operations
Employee Onboarding
Off-boarding Processes
Communication
Problem-Solving
Customer Service
Team Collaboration

Khan Academy

Provides free online educational resources

About Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers free online educational resources and courses for students of all ages. The platform provides instructional videos, practice exercises, and a personalized learning dashboard that allows users to learn at their own pace. Students can access a wide range of subjects, including math, science, history, and more, making it a comprehensive learning tool. Unlike many other educational platforms, Khan Academy focuses on providing all its resources for free, ensuring that anyone with internet access can benefit from high-quality education. The goal of Khan Academy is to democratize education and make learning accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or location.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$15.8MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Health and wellness benefits
Flexible time off
401(k) + matching
Affinity groups
Paid parental leave
Fun virtual events

Risks

Reliance on AI tools raises concerns about data privacy and security.
Partnership with Microsoft may limit flexibility in technology choices.
Resistance from educators towards AI tools in humanities subjects could hinder adoption.

Differentiation

Khan Academy offers a mastery-based learning system for personalized student progress.
The platform provides free SAT, LSAT, and Praxis prep in collaboration with major organizations.
Khan Academy's AI tool, Khanmigo, enhances learning with GPT-4 technology.

Upsides

Khan Academy's partnerships expand its reach and resources, enhancing educational offerings.
Growing demand for personalized learning tools boosts Khan Academy's relevance and adoption.
Increased philanthropic funding supports Khan Academy's mission to democratize education.

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