[Remote] People Operations Manager (Contract-to-Hire)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. STN Digital is a leading social-first marketing agency in the sports and entertainment industry. They are seeking a People Operations Manager to oversee the operational workflows across the employee experience, ensuring smooth hiring, onboarding, and employee support processes. Responsibilities Coordinate interview scheduling across candidates and internal teams Manage candidate communications with speed and professionalism Maintain ATS accuracy and ensure clean, organized data Support the recruiting process from kickoff through offer stage Own onboarding logistics from offer acceptance through first week Coordinate new hire setup across systems, teams, and stakeholders Ensure every new employee has a seamless, high-quality first experience Support ongoing employee lifecycle touchpoints (reviews, transitions, etc.) Manage the HR inbox with fast, thoughtful responses Triage and route requests appropriately (and know when to escalate) Act as a reliable, go-to resource for employee questions Be the main liaison for the selected PEO Be the first to think through potential company risk and/or compliance issues Maintain employee records, systems, and documentation Own calendar coordination for People initiatives (trainings, reviews, etc.) Support vendor coordination and administrative workflows Keep everything organized, documented, and easy to navigate Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and ways to streamline workflows Help build systems that scale as the company grows Leverage tools, automation, and AI to work smarter and faster Skills 1-3 years relevant experience in HR, People Operations or comparable role Has served as a trusted contact and resource for internal employees and vendors Experience in a fast-paced environment (agency, startup, or high-growth company preferred) Strong proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar) and comfort learning new tools quickly Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and follow through without constant oversight Experience in a fast-paced agency or startup environment Love optimizing workflows and building systems Are lowkey obsessed with inbox zero and clean spreadsheets Experience working with HR systems or ATS platforms Benefits Unlimited PTO, plus your birthday off 401(k) with company match up to 4% Medical insurance, with STN covering 70% of the base plan Dental and vision coverage available 12 weeks of paid parental leave after your first year Paid sick leave and 9 paid company holidays Wellness perks, including a complimentary gym membership (24 Hour Fitness or ClassPass) Paid 1-hour mental health break each week Apple laptop and iPhone provided for work Employee Assistance Program for confidential personal and professional support Company Overview #1 Social First Marketing Agency in Sports & Entertainment. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is