People & Operations Coordinator

People & Operations CoordinatorMesa Quantum is building the next generation of quantum sensing and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies. Our mission is to make quantum technologies practical, scalable, and deployable in real-world applications spanning defense, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, and autonomous systems.We are a fast-growing deep-tech startup backed by leading investors, government partners, and industry stakeholders. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a highly organized and proactive People & Operations Coordinator to help keep the company running smoothly.This role sits at the center of Mesa's day-to-day operations. You will be responsible for ensuring that employees have what they need to succeed, vendors and suppliers are managed effectively, operational processes run smoothly, and important administrative responsibilities are executed reliably.This role is not limited to executing existing processes. The ideal candidate has experience building, documenting, implementing, and improving People Operations and HR processes from the ground up. This may include developing processes for onboarding, offboarding, employee documentation, performance management, benefits administration, employee lifecycle management, and other people-related workflows as the company grows.The ideal candidate enjoys creating order from complexity, takes pride in being highly organized, and is energized by helping teams operate efficiently. This is a hands-on role for someone who notices when something needs to be done and takes ownership of it.Success in this position means that employees are onboarded seamlessly, purchases are completed on time, facilities run smoothly, records are organized, and operational details never become bottlenecks for the team.People OperationsCoordinate employee onboarding and offboarding activities.Prepare offer letters and onboarding documentation.Coordinate employee accounts, equipment, access, and setup.Support payroll and benefits administration.Maintain employee records and documentation.Assist with performance review implementation and employee documentation processes.Help implement and maintain company policies and procedures.Support recruiting and hiring activities as needed.Build, document, implement, and continuously improve People Operations processes, rather than simply executing established workflows.Develop scalable employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, performance management, and other HR workflows as the company grows.Identify gaps or inefficiencies in existing People processes and proactively create practical solutions, documentation, and systems to address them.Procurement & Vendor ManagementCoordinate office, laboratory, and operational purchases.Manage office supplies, onboarding supplies, and general inventory.Track orders, deliveries, and purchasing requests.Build and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.Coordinate software licenses, subscriptions, and renewals.Facilities & Workplace OperationsHelp maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workplace.Coordinate facilities vendors, maintenance providers, and service contractors.Manage relationships with cleaning, maintenance, and office support vendors.Assist with office moves, installations, repairs, and workplace improvements.Coordinate with IT and cybersecurity vendors and service providers as neededAdministrative & Operational SupportMaintain organized records, documentation, and operational systems.Track deadlines, renewals, contracts, and recurring operational requirements.Support company events, team activities, meetings, and office logistics.Identify operational gaps, recommend improvements, and proactively implement solutions.Assist leadership with special projects and administrative initiatives as needed.