Join Our Dynamic Team as a People Operations Specialist!

Are you passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a People Operations Specialist!

Your Mission:

The mission of the People Operations Specialist is to empower MDCers, attract talent aligned with MDC's culture, and cultivate a performance-driven environment by providing developmental and engagement activities, leading recruitment initiatives, and overseeing and executing day-to-day activities to ensure excellence in the employee experience, fostering an engaged and skilled workforce.

The People Operations Specialist will play a key role in supporting various functions, with a focus on employee lifecycle management, HRIS administration, and especially employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about creating an exceptional employee experience.

Individuals in this role adopt an employee-centric approach, treating employees as valued clients, striving to support their success, and cultivating pride in their work.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding and employee changes
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, ensuring data integrity and compliance with relevant regulations
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation sessions to ensure a smooth transition for new employees
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline People Operations processes and improve efficiency
• Assist with the development and implementation of People Operations policies, procedures, and programs
• Support employee relations efforts by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and escalating as needed
• Collaborate with the People Operations team to plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, such as team events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives
• Contribute to the design and delivery of training and development programs to support employee growth and skill development
• Stay current on People Operations trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bilingual – English and Spanish
• Minimum 2 years of people operations/human resources experience; familiarity with Mexico employment laws a plus
• Strong understanding of People Operations processes and best practices, including compliance requirements
• High comfort level with HRIS systems
• Proficient with Google Workspace and related software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; additional years of experience considered in lieu of
• SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid in McAllen, TX