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Curiosity · 1 day ago

People & Culture Specialist

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Curiosity is an independent creative solutions agency in Cincinnati that values strategic curiosity. The People & Culture Specialist is responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring operational excellence in onboarding, benefits, payroll, and fostering a healthy workplace culture.

AdvertisingCreative AgencyPrintingSEM

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Own and support the full employee lifecycle— onboarding, benefits enrollment, parking access, payroll coordination, leave administration, and offboarding — with care and consistency

Serve as our go-to expert in Rippling (HRIS), ensuring people data, payroll, and recruiting workflows are accurate, organized, and running smoothly

Partner closely with our Finance team on payroll processing, reporting, and people-related budgeting — stewarding both trust and accuracy at the intersection of people and money

Administer health, welfare, and retirement plans in partnership with brokers and vendors, ensuring compliance while helping employees understand and navigate their options

Monitor the health of our culture through dashboards, reporting, and feedback — paying attention not just to numbers, but to patterns

Support workers’ compensation, unemployment, and FMLA processes with care, accuracy, and discretion

Contribute to the ongoing development and rollout of People & Culture policies, systems, and processes

Be a trusted first point of contact for employee questions, requests, and support

Support IT Manager in providing office tech to staff

Develop and maintain systems that ensure the office is clean, well-organized, and fully stocked — creating a shared sense of ownership where spaces are cared for, equipment is properly maintained, and everyone contributes to an orderly, welcoming environment

Help plan and execute culture moments that matter — gatherings, celebrations, offsites, and everyday touches that help people feel connected, whether they’re local or remote

Coordinate internal events, offsites, meetings, and celebrations with attention to detail and budget

Source vendors and partners (including catering) with an eye toward supporting local and diverse businesses

Model Curiosity’s values and success traits in how you show up, communicate, and collaborate each day

Provide ad hoc administrative support for the Executive Leadership Team, including travel coordination

Qualification

HR principlesBenefits administrationRippling (HRIS)Compliance knowledgeOrganizational skillsPeople-first mindsetApproachabilityDiscretionTeam-based experienceGoogle WorkspaceClear communication