People Operations Specialist (Payroll & Compliance)

Role Overview

This role is responsible for owning the day-to-day People Operations function across the UAE, US, Canada, and global contractor population. The successful candidate will be responsible for payroll administration, employee lifecycle management, benefits administration, immigration support, compliance coordination, HR systems management, and process improvement.

What You Will Do

Own day-to-day People Operations across our global team, with focus on the US, Canada. Manage payroll inputs and changes, benefits administration, HR systems, employment documentation, global contractor administration, and People Ops reporting and analytics.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will be responsible for owning the day-to-day People Operations function, requiring strong attention to detail, ownership, follow-through, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of hands-on People Operations, Payroll, and Benefits experience in a global environment
• Hands-on experience managing benefits administration across a global workforce, including US and Canada benefits and 401(k), with responsibility for enrollments, changes, renewals, and employee support
• Experience supporting multi-country employees and global contractors, including compliance and documentation
• Strong working knowledge of HR systems (HRIS) and employee data management
• Experience with People Ops reporting and analytics (headcount, leave, payroll, benefits, contractors)
• Proven ability to design and improve People Ops processes, documentation, and employee self-service resources