People Operations Associate (Talent & Onboarding)

At SouthWorth, we elevate back-office functions into a strategic asset. We support Eastport Holdings and its portfolio of advertising agencies, delivering the infrastructure, insight, and operational support that helps our teams grow and perform at a high level. The Opportunity SouthWorth is seeking a proactive, organized, and people-focused People Operations Associate to support recruiting, onboarding, and day-to-day people operations across our portfolio of agencies. This role is ideal for someone early in their HR or recruiting career who enjoys building relationships, staying organized, and creating a positive experience for candidates and employees alike. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, agency leaders, and the HR team to support hiring efforts and ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role with strong growth potential for someone interested in talent acquisition and people operations within the advertising agency space. Responsibilities Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and open roles Support full-cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, outreach, scheduling, phone screens, and interview coordination Help identify strong candidates across account service, creative, strategy, media, and corporate functions Maintain candidate pipelines and support proactive talent outreach efforts Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process Assist with offer coordination and pre-employment activities Onboarding & Employee Experience Coordinate onboarding activities from offer acceptance through new hire start date Prepare onboarding schedules, materials, and logistics for new employees Lead portions of new hire orientation and ensure employees are set up for success on day one Partner with hiring managers to support a smooth transition into the team Serve as a point of contact for new hires during onboarding People Operations Support Maintain accurate recruiting and onboarding records within HR systems and ATS platforms Support reporting, tracking, and administrative HR processes as needed Assist with special projects related to recruiting, onboarding, employee experience, and people operations Help drive consistency and organization across hiring and onboarding practices Qualifications 3-5+ years of experience in recruiting, HR, people operations, or administrative support Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills Positive attitude and willingness to jump in where needed Interest in recruiting, employee experience, and agency culture Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, ADP, or onboarding systems is a plus What We’re Looking For Someone who is organized, dependable, and proactive Someone who communicates well and follows through Someone who enjoys working with people and building relationships Someone excited to grow within talent acquisition and people operations What We Offer Health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and company holidays Opportunity to support a growing portfolio of agencies and teams Exposure to recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations across multiple businesses #J-18808-Ljbffr Eastport Holdings