People Operations Coordinator , Whatnot
$70-80k
+ Offers Equity
Live stream platform & marketplace
Job no longer available
Live stream platform & marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$70-80k
+ Offers Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Role
Who you are
- Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that embodying a low ego, growth mindset, and high-impact drive goes a long way here. As our next People Operations Coordinator:
- You’ve got 1+ years of experience in People Ops, HR coordination, or a similar role—ideally in a fast-paced or remote-first environment. Bonus points if you’ve supported onboarding
- You have hands-on experience with Workday and are comfortable navigating employee records, data entry, and basic workflows
- You’re comfortable with tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Zendesk, Navan, and Slab or Notion—or excited to learn your way around them quickly
- You’re organized, proactive, and detail-obsessed, but flexible enough to roll with changing priorities
- You communicate clearly and kindly, especially over Slack and email—you know how to make people feel seen, even when things are moving fast
- You’re curious and eager to learn, with a strong sense of ownership over your work
- You’re great at managing tasks independently, but you love working on a team that jumps in to help each other out
- You like making things better—whether it’s fixing a broken process or updating a help doc, you notice the small stuff and care enough to improve it
- You’re excited about being part of a team that supports every Whatnaut, and you take pride in helping people feel welcome, informed, and supported
What the job involves
- The People Team at Whatnot is on a mission to make this the most people-centric company in the world. We champion every stage of the employee experience with precision, empathy, and integrity—from onboarding to offboarding, and everything in between
- We’re looking for a People Operations Coordinator to lead onboarding and support the day-to-day workflows that shape the employee experience at Whatnot
- This is a great entry point for someone who’s excited to build a strong foundation in People Ops—and finds joy in making the little things feel seamless and human
- You’ll handle everything from pre-hire setup to Day 1 logistics, partner with teams like IT, Legal, People Business Partners, and Recruiting, and be a go-to for employees through our People Helpdesk
- If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and love bringing calm to busy moments—especially behind the scenes—you’ll thrive here
- Own onboarding from start to finish. You’ll manage all the moving pieces—from welcome emails and I-9 verifications to shipping swag and coordinating with IT to get laptops delivered on time
- Support in-person onboarding moments. While we’re a remote team, you’ll help coordinate any onboarding-related travel and activities at our LA hub, in partnership with the Talent Development team
- Partner with teams across the business. You’ll collaborate with People, Finance, IT, Legal, and other departments to support employee processes throughout the full lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding and everything in between
- Keep our systems up to date. You’ll help with data entry in Workday, making sure employee records stay accurate for job changes, departures, and one-time payments
- Handle compliance logistics. You’ll process unemployment and workers’ comp claims, track related documentation, and help us stay audit-ready at all times
- Be a go-to for employee questions. Through our People Ops Helpdesk, you’ll answer Tier 1 questions and help point folks in the right direction when they need more support
- Help us stay organized and audit-ready. You’ll keep an eye on data accuracy, support compliance audits, and make sure important documentation doesn’t slip through the cracks
- Jump in on People Ops projects. Whether it’s refreshing content in Slab or helping with employee experience programs, you’ll support projects that make our team run smoother
Our take
Live shopping is changing the way people engage with eCommerce and Whatnot is one of the key platforms driving this shift. The company operates across the US, UK, and Europe, where millions of people connect each day to buy, sell, and build communities around shared interests.
Founded in 2019, Whatnot allows real-time auctions where buyers can watch sellers showcase products and share their expertise, creating a more interactive and personal shopper experience. Sellers include individual creators and small businesses who use live shows to reach audiences and grow their online presence.
As of 2025, the company reports over $6B in sales, with sellers earning significantly more on average than other major marketplaces. And with a range of investor support, Whatnot is committed to developing new ways to make online shopping more social and community-driven.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
Jon Malkemus, VP Product Design
Insights
54% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Oct 2025
$225m
SERIES F
Jan 2025
$265m
SERIES E
Total funding: $974.2m
Company benefits
- Wellness: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. We also cover some of the cost for your dependents as well.
- Compensation: Generous compensation, including a competitive base salary and equity. Whatnot offers monthly reimbursement for internet and phone costs, along with a one-time home office set-up allowance. Whatnot offers a pension plan and matches employee contributions of up to 4% of the employee’s base salary.
- Recharge: Whatnot gives you the freedom to take time off as you see fit. And, we take company-wide Winter and Summer breaks so we can recharge. Whatnot provides a monthly allowance for wellness expenses. We know that to take care of our customers, we have to take care of ourselves. Supplemental health and life insurance coverage comes standard at Whatnot. 16 weeks of paid parental leave, and an additional one-month gradual return-to-work period.* Plus an additional childcare allowance, and a lifetime allowance for family planning, including adoption and fertility expenses. *The leave allowances provided by Whatnot may be dictated / informed by your country’s legal requirements,
- Flexibility: As a remote co-located team, we’re inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we’re building the future of online marketplaces –together.
Company values
- Always listen to customers
- Move uncomfortably fast
- Prioritize impact ruthlessly
- Own everything and nothing
- Set crazy goals
- Provide extreme transparency
- Optimize for the upside
- Team over ego
- Figure it out
- Deeply understand why
- Have fun & be kind
Company HQ
Venice, Los Angeles, CA
Articles
Leadership
Grant LaFontaine
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former Product Marketing Manager at Google, Project Manager at Facebook. Also co-founded Kit.
Logan Head
(Co-Founder & CTO)Experience in Engineering, including at Maker's Row, Factr, and Flight Club. Former Senior Product Manager at GOAT.
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