Operations Generalist – People & Workplace Operations

About the role

We're hiring an Operations Associate to own day‑to‑day operations that keep Cogent running, covering people operations, workplace operations, events and special projects. The role works across the business and offers exposure to building a category‑defining company.

Key responsibilities

• Own office logistics for San Francisco and New York locations, including supplies, landlord relationships, swag, and off‑site planning.
• Coordinate recruiting and end‑to‑end onboarding, handling scheduling, offers, legal and immigration paperwork, and new‑hire ramp design.
• Concept, plan and execute brand‑building events, managing invites, logistics and a recurring events calendar.
• Partner with founders and Head of BizOps on strategic special projects and initiatives.

Required profile

• 2+ years experience in a fast‑paced environment, preferably a startup.
• Background in ambiguous, cross‑functional roles such as people operations, workplace operations, office or events management.
• Self‑starter who can unblock themselves and drive work without heavy direction.
• Strong written communication, able to handle sensitive employee information with accuracy and discretion.
• Comfortable using AI tools or building simple automations to solve repetitive problems.