People Ops & Culture Specialist

Podean is the leading global marketplace marketing agency. We work with progressive brands across the globe to unlock potential on Amazon, Target, Walmart, and other marketplaces. Our services span eCommerce strategy, content creation and optimization, media management, retail operations, data and analytics, consulting, and social commerce. Recent award wins include Digiday’s Best Employer for Remote Employees and Amazon’s Global Expansion Partner Award. We’re looking for a highly organized People Operations & Culture Specialist to support the day-to-day operations of our global team and help deliver a consistent, thoughtful employee experience. This role plays a key part in keeping our People function running smoothly through strong coordination, follow-through, and operational support across the employee lifecycle. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing structure to fast-moving environments, takes pride in execution, and cares about creating a positive, well-run workplace culture behind the scenes. While Podean is fully remote, we are prioritizing candidates based on the East Coast to support time zone alignment and collaboration. What You’ll Do • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring employees have a smooth and welcoming experience from start to finish • Manage People documentation, trackers, and internal records to keep information accurate and up to date • Track and support key people processes such as performance reviews, training participation, handbook updates, and acknowledgements • Send reminders, follow-ups, and status updates to help teams stay on track with company-wide initiatives • Maintain and organize People systems, workflows, and shared documentation • Coordinate equipment logistics, swag ordering and distribution, and internal inventory tracking • Assist with travel and hotel bookings for team events, leadership meetings, and in-person gatherings • Support employee programs and culture initiatives, including global calls, training rollouts, and virtual events • Support recruiting for junior-level roles by coordinating interview scheduling and managing candidate logistics • Maintain candidate tracking and ensure recruiting processes remain organized and efficient What We’re Looking For • 1–2+ years of experience in an operations, People Ops, or support-focused role • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through consistently • Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote, and globally distributed environment • Experience using tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and similar systems • Proactive, dependable, and collaborative team player • Interest in people operations and contributing to a positive team culture Why Join Podean? Podean is proud to be recognized as one of Digiday’s Best Employers for Remote Employees. We combine the energy of a fast-growing global agency with the balance and trust of a remote-first culture. You’ll join a globally connected, award-winning team that values: • Competitive compensation aligned to experience and market benchmarks • Remote-first flexibility - work from anywhere, with trust and autonomy • Global collaboration - working with experts across regions and time zones • Career growth and development - opportunities to evolve as we scale • ️ 5-Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend - After your 5-year anniversary, take a fully paid month-long sabbatical, plus a travel reimbursement to make your experience restorative and inspiring • Positive-energy culture - grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability • Meaningful impact helping some of the world’s most progressive brands grow Apply tot his job