Role Overview
The Senior People Operations Specialist will own the operational foundation of the People function, including payroll, benefits, HRIS, compliance, and the employee lifecycle. They will work directly with the VP of People and have meaningful ownership over how the People function operates.
What You Will Do
The Specialist will run reliable People operations, build smarter systems, manage compliance and operational risk, drive the HRIS evolution, elevate the employee experience, and support People programs.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate is an experienced operational owner who is analytical, detail-oriented, and naturally proactive. They should be comfortable with spreadsheets, reconciliations, and complex data, and have a knack for solving difficult problems.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in People Operations
- Independently managed multi-state U.S. payroll, benefits, and HR systems
- Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration
- Analytical and detail-oriented with strong spreadsheet skills
- Ability to manage compliance and operational risk
- Experience with AI-enabled workflows and employee self-service tools
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Equity with significant upside
- Intentionally designed benefits to encourage healthy and well-balanced employees
- Flexible schedules and time off
- Sabbatical after every five years of service
- Ping-pong table and free snacks in the break room
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