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People Operations Coordinator

Schemata · Washington · Remote

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About Schemata

Schemata is a spatial intelligence company that is building the world's AI interface. Immersive, AI-native training built for the speed and scale of modern operations. Backed by a16z speedrun.

About the role

We are hiring our first dedicated People Operations Coordinator to take ownership of the back-of-house work that keeps the company running. This is the person who makes sure people get paid correctly, new hires start smoothly, the founders' time is protected, and the small operational fires get put out before they spread.

What they're looking for

  • 2+ years in a people operations, HR, office management, operations, or executive support role
  • A baseline working knowledge of HR fundamentals: payroll, benefits, onboarding, and basic employment compliance
  • Exceptionally detail-oriented
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle many different tasks without dropping details
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • High discretion and comfort handling confidential information
More about this role

At Schemata, we are transforming the $400 B virtual‑training and simulation market by fusing 3D computer vision, neural rendering and large multimodal models inside highly regulated industries. Our platform delivers photorealistic, intelligent 3D experiences, demanding robust spatial reasoning, high‑performance data pipelines and seamless integration between traditional graphics and AI‑driven perception.

We are hiring our first dedicated People Operations Coordinator to take ownership of the back-of-house work that keeps the company running. This is the person who makes sure people get paid correctly, new hires start smoothly, the founders' time is protected, and the small operational fires get put out before they spread.

This is a broad, hands-on generalist role, not a narrow HR specialist seat. You will spend part of your week on HR and compliance, part on recruiting, part supporting the executive team directly, and part on everything else that a growing 15-person company needs but has not yet built. If you like variety, take pride in running a tight ship, and want real ownership at an early-stage defense tech company, this is a rare opportunity to build the people and...

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