People Operations Specialist

Now Hiring: People Operations Specialist | Fully Remote | Full-Time Starting June 2026 | Ampersand Therapy - Educational Staffing
 

Ampersand Therapy is seeking a driven People Operations Specialist to support employee onboarding, compliance, and ongoing HR operations. This is a full-time, salaried position.

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-led education staffing company with a passion for supporting students, school districts, and school professionals. The People Operations Specialist plays a key role in ensuring a smooth and compliant experience for both new hires and current employees. This position is responsible for coordinating onboarding requirements, maintaining employee records and systems, and supporting core HR processes.

Responsibilities: 

HR & Operations

• Oversee timekeeping processes and issue resolution
• Manage reimbursement and expense processes, including approvals and employee support
• Provide employee support triage and respond to operational and HR-related inquiries
• Verify professional licenses and track pending and expiring licenses
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with onboarding and employment requirements

• Coordinate onboarding requirements, including district and state-specific requirements (e.g., Faith's Law, district level paperwork, fingerprinting, and drug screenings)
• Manage onboarding workflows and ensure timely completion of onboarding steps
• Prepare and send offer letters, assignment confirmations, and initial welcome communications
• Serve as a point of contact for onboarding updates and employment status changes

Qualifications:

• Experience: School-based professional experience required (e.g., teacher, SLP, or related role); prior HR or administrative experience is a plus
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Gmail, Sheets) and comfort learning new systems; experience with HRIS/HCM systems preferred
• Organization: Strong organizational abilities with excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, remote environment

If this role sounds like a good fit and you meet the qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you.