People Operations Specialist
People Operations Specialist supporting onboarding, HRIS data management, employee lifecycle workflows, and front-line employee support in a remote U.S. environment. Requires 2+ years of HR or people operations experience, HRIS proficiency, discretion with confidential data, and strong communication skills.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Execute employee lifecycle workflows, including onboarding and employee support.
- Maintain accurate HRIS data and process employee lifecycle changes.
- Provide organized, responsive front-line support to employees through white-glove and self-service approaches.
- Use AI and other tools in the People technology stack to make processes clear, compliant, and efficient.
- Work autonomously, prioritize daily tasks based on business needs, and resolve routine roadblocks.
- Handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion and accuracy.
Requirements
- 2+ years of related experience in HR, people operations, or operations.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office tools.
- Hands-on experience with an HRIS or similar system for maintaining data and executing employee lifecycle changes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously with general guidance.
Nice-to-haves
- 1+ year of experience at a high-growth startup.
- Basic working knowledge of HR compliance and policies.
- Experience with ADP, ChartHop, Ashby, Confluence, Jira, or other HR systems.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary range: $80,000–$91,200.
- Fully remote work environment for employees based in the United States; Hawaii is currently excluded.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA benefits.
- 401(k) plan access.
- Generous time off, including company-wide shutdown weeks.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Quarterly department stipend.
- Community and employee resource groups.
- Home office stipend and $50 monthly internet or cellphone stipend.
- $50/month wellness stipend.
Skills
Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Excel, HRIS, Hr Compliance, Adp, Charthop, Ashby, Confluence, Jira
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