People Operations Assistant
ZLINEWho are we?
ZLINE Kitchen and Bath is a family-owned appliance company based in Reno, Nevada, with additional locations in Tennessee and Ohio. ZLINE provides an elevated luxury experience with industry-leading kitchen appliances and bath fixtures at an attainable price. Each collection is meticulously designed and shipped in the United States, and we are proud to be a progressive American company that supports local communities through hiring locally and giving back.
We’ve become a household name in the luxury appliance industry, partnering with The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Costco, and Wayfair, among many reputable dealers and retailers nationwide, to market and sell luxury appliances such as range hoods, refrigerators, dishwashers, and ranges. We’re known for our attention to detail and commitment to our customers and employees alike. We believe in innovation and honest business, and we’re proud of the products we create, the services we offer, and the team that makes the ZLINE Attainable Luxury® experience possible. ZLINE is forging its own path—will you help us tell our story?
We are a three-time (2022, 2023, 2024) Certified Great Place To Work®. Go here to learn more, and follow us @zlinekitchencareers on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work for ZLINE.
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At ZLINE, we are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience, which is why every new hire completes 30 days of customer experience training before beginning their department-specific onboarding. This hands-on approach to training is proven to be the most effective way to build product and company knowledge that applies across all roles.
Position Overview
As a People Operations Assistant, you'll be the operational backbone supporting the People Ops team. Your work will ensure seamless daily HR operations, accurate employee data management, and engaging employee experiences—all while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
Job Duties
1. Administrative & Employee Support
- Serve as a liaison and first point of contact for employee questions related to People Ops functions.
- Provide front-desk support and administrative tasks assigned by Sr. People Operations Partner when needed.
- Order and maintain office supplies, snacks, and beverages to ensure a well-stocked and welcoming workplace.
2. Onboarding, Orientation & Lifecycle Events
- Support the new-hire process by preparing paperwork, coordinating orientation logistics, and completing onboarding checklists.
- Facilitate employment verifications, phone interviews, and maintenance of employment-related documents.
- Schedule 60-and 90-day check-ins for new hires with Sr. People Partner and Managers to support engagement and retention.
3. Recruiting
- Review resumes and identify top candidates for further consideration.
- Move qualified applicants to the next stage of the recruitment process in the ATS.
- Conduct mini phone interviews to assess initial candidate fit.
- Schedule interviews with Sr People Partner and managers
- Coordinate second interviews with the Director when required.
- Track candidate progress and maintain organized recruitment records.
4. Benefits, Payroll & Compliance Support
- Assist with open enrollment coordination or basic benefits inquiries.
- Support Time Clock tasks—such as scheduling employees, timesheet data, or generating reports.
- Help ensure compliance with employment regulations and assist with audits when required.
5. Event Coordination & Employee Engagement
- Assist in planning employee events, engagement activities, and recognition programs, managing logistics from setup to teardown.
- Support communication efforts—creating materials via tools like PowerPoint or Canva.
6. Special Projects & Process Improvement
- Support continuous process improvements and special People Ops initiatives—like onboarding enhancements or documentation practices.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree in HR, Business, or related field—or equivalent experience.
Experience: 1 or more years in HR, administrative support, or office operations.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS systems, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Canva/communication tools a plus.
Core Competencies:
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
Discretion handling confidential information.
Multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environment.
Working Hours & Hours of Operation
Bruceton, TN:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break
This position requires occasional travel to the Milan location.
What You’ll Get:
Benefits are available to all full-time employees after 90 days
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Company 401k match at 6%
- Access to a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
- Professional development assistance
- Paid time off
- Get in on the ground floor
- Ample opportunity for advancement; we want to see you grow
- Dog-friendly office space … because dogs make everything better, right?
EEO
ZLINE Kitchen and Bath, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. ZLINE makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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