Underdog Sports
People Operations Coordinator
Job Summary
The People Operations Coordinator at Underdog supports HR functions such as onboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS management using Workday. The role involves handling employee data, processing HR transactions, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Candidates should have 1-3 years of HR experience and proficiency with HR systems and tools. The position offers a flexible, virtual-first work environment with comprehensive employee benefits.
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Job Description
We’re Underdog.
The fastest-growing sports gaming company – ever.
We build innovative games, products, and experiences for American sports fans.
We’re here to shake up the fastest growing industry with bold ideas, custom-built tech, and the drive to win.
Founded in 2020, our team has built four of today’s most widely played fantasy games and launched the Underdog Sportsbook – built entirely in-house with our own technology. That means we control our product, move fast, and create experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
In just over two years, we’ve reached over a $1.2 billion valuation, with investors like BlackRock, Spark Capital, SV Angel, Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, and Adam Schefter. And we’re just getting started.
At Underdog, we believe that sports are for everyone. Join us.
About the role and why it’s unique:
The People Operations Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting HR functions, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and enhancing the employee experience. This role requires experience using Workday, as you will manage HRIS processes, employee data, and system workflows. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple HR administrative tasks efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaise with IT, Employee Experience, HRBP’s and Manager’s to ensure new hires have a seamless onboarding experience from the moment they've accepted their offer
- Support new hire onboarding and training sessions, manage onboarding documentation, I-9 verification, and maintain employee records in Workday, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Process HR transactions, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and job changes within workday
- Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and system navigation
- Support benefits administration and leave tracking as needed
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve HR processes and systems
- Support payroll and compensation processes by ensuring accurate employee data in Workday
- Assist in the implementation of new HR initiatives and programs
- Maintain compliance with company policies, labor laws, and data privacy regulations
Who you are:
- 1-3 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or a related field
- Experience using Workday – ability to navigate, update, and report within the system
- Strong understanding of HR policies, compliance, and best practices
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with employees at all levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other HR tools
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Even better if you have:
- An interest in the fantasy/sports-betting industry
Our target starting base salary range for this position is between $33.65/hour and $36.05/hour, plus target equity. The starting base salary will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s skills and experience, among other things.
What we can offer you:
- Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)
- 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- A $500 home office allowance
- A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
- 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents
#LI-REMOTE
This position may require sports betting licensure based on certain state regulations.
Underdog is an equal opportunity employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of creed, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability status, or any other defining characteristic.
Underdog Sports
A fantasy sports platform offering daily contests and games for sports enthusiasts to compete and win prizes.
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