People Operations Specialist
Owns core people operations, including employee lifecycle processes, payroll coordination, HR systems, benefits support, and process improvement. Requires 4+ years of HR operations experience, strong judgment, attention to detail, and independent execution in a fast-paced environment.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Own onboarding and offboarding processes end to end, ensuring a smooth employee experience.
- Manage timesheet and payroll inputs and coordinate closely with the PEO and Finance.
- Serve as the primary owner of HR systems, data accuracy, reporting, and audits.
- Triage and resolve employee questions related to benefits, policies, and HR processes.
- Maintain and improve HR documentation, policies, and self-service resources.
- Partner with the Head of People and HRBP to improve and scale people operations.
- Identify process gaps and proactively implement improvements.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience.
- Experience running HR operations in a fast-paced environment, ideally in the technology startup space.
- Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Comfort partnering with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Desire to build scalable systems, not just execute tasks.
Benefits
- Employer-covered medical insurance, plus dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings program.
- Paid time off and most federal holidays.
- Comprehensive parental leave.
- Select meals covered throughout the week.
- Monthly fitness stipend.
- Equity and professional development opportunities.
- Access to AI tools.
- Annual salary and equity reviews based on performance.
- Boomerang program allowing eligible employees to take time away to start a company and return later.
Skills
Hr Operations, Onboarding, Offboarding, Payroll, Hr Systems, Benefits Administration, Hr Reporting, Audits, Hr Policies, Peo Management
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