People Operations Assistant

People Operations Assistant

Berman Construction is a leader in property management and facility services. If you're the kind of person who cares about growing your career and providing the highest level of quality services to the client properties that we work on, then you're exactly the kind of person we're looking for. We don't just hire anyone at Berman; we are only looking for new team members who have the strongest work ethic, a deep sense of responsibility, a passion for succeeding and a willingness to always go the extra step in whatever task you undertake. When you join Berman, you're committing to making a difference in everything you do while working on our team. We make a commitment to you too - helping you embark on a career with a path to strong growth and constant support in your path to higher career levels!

Founded in 2006 in Orlando FL, Berman has become a respected leader in the Property and Facility Services markets that we operate in. We work every single day on many millions of square feet of commercial and other types of properties. We provide every service needed to run, manage and beautify our client's real estate assets. Our employees come first at Berman, our belief is that if our employees are happy, strongly supported and put in a position to succeed, then our clients will also be happy with our work that our employees provide on their assigned properties every single day. Berman cares deeply about the people we hire and ensures that growth is always on the horizon.

If you put customers first, care passionately about what you do and are committed to working on a team that respects each other, then Berman is the right fit for your next career position.

Position Summary

The People Operations Assistant supports the day-to-day administration of people processes across the employee lifecycle. The People Operations Assistant will support recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, benefits administration, employee engagement initiatives, compliance activities, and offboarding processes. This role helps maintain accurate employee records, coordinates onboarding and offboarding activities, responds to routine employee questions, and assists with benefits, compliance, reporting, and people programs.

Work Schedule

Full-time position Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM In-person, on-site work

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities, including screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and extending offers of employment.
• Support onboarding activities, including preparing new hire paperwork, scheduling orientation, and coordinating equipment or access requests.
• Assist with offboarding tasks, including documentation, system updates, and exit process coordination.
• Maintain employee files, HR systems, and people data with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Respond to employee questions regarding policies, benefits, time off, and general people operations processes, escalating issues as needed.
• Support benefits administration by assisting with enrollments, changes, and employee communications.
• Help track leave requests, employment changes, and other personnel actions in accordance with company procedures.
• Prepare standard reports, audit records, and support compliance-related documentation.
• Coordinate interviews, meetings, trainings, and other people team scheduling needs.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, and team events.
• Support payroll inputs and data validation in partnership with payroll, finance, or external providers as applicable.
• Contribute to the improvement of people processes, documentation, and templates.
• Perform general administrative support for the People Operations or Human Resources team.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 1+ years of administrative, people operations, human resources, or office support experience preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Customer-service mindset and collaborative approach. Experience supporting onboarding, employee records management, or benefits administration. Familiarity with HR compliance practices and employment documentation. Experience with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, or payroll systems. Previous experience in a high-growth, multi-site, or service-oriented environment. Fluent in English and Spanish is preferred.

Work Environment

This role typically works in a professional office environment and may involve prolonged periods of computer work, calendar coordination, and communication with employees, candidates, and vendors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.