Curiosity · 1 day ago
People & Culture Specialist
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.
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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
Register and book staff for conferences and travel as needed
Qualification
Required
A people-first mindset paired with strong organizational and process skills
Approachability, discretion, and the ability to build trust quickly
Working knowledge of HR principles, benefits administration, and compliance
Comfort navigating both structure and ambiguity
Clear, thoughtful communication — written, verbal, and relational
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field (or equivalent experience)
At least two years of related experience
Background in team-based, goal-oriented settings
Preferred
Experience with Rippling (HRIS) and Google Workspace is a plus
Benefits
Health, welfare, and retirement plans