People Operations Specialist

We're looking for a hands-on People Operations Specialist to join our People team and keep our day-to-day people operations running smoothly. You'll work side by side with the broader HR team (HRBP, People Ops, Recruiting, and Immigration) to make sure the many moving pieces of a fast-growing company land cleanly: new hires onboard without a hitch, our systems and data stay accurate, and employees get quick, clear answers when they have questions. This role is ideal for someone early in their HR career who wants breadth. You'll touch HRIS, onboarding, contractor operations, immigration support, internal documentation, and employee recognition, and you'll get real ownership in each area.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day updates in the HRIS, including start date changes, title and job detail adjustments, reporting line changes, and other employee record maintenance; Run regular internal data audits to catch and correct discrepancies; Partner with People Ops, Finance, and IT to keep employee data consistent across systems; Coordinate end-to-end onboarding logistics for new hires, including background check follow-up, I-9 verifications, IT provisioning, seat assignments, and welcome materials; Help facilitate weekly new hire onboarding sessions; Serve as first point of contact for new hires; Own the contractor lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding, including contract timeline tracking and record accuracy; Support immigration case processing, handle basic immigration questions, and maintain immigration records and deadlines; Own the internal HR wiki and document new and changed processes; Support administration of the employee recognition program, including award prizes, swag, and fulfillment logistics

Requirements

Degree in Human Resources or a related field; 2-3 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Specialist role; Highly organized, with a track record of juggling a wide span of workstreams and keeping details from slipping through the cracks; Resourceful and self-directed, comfortable figuring out a solution when there's no playbook; Comfortable pivoting as priorities shift and re-prioritizing quickly; Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sound judgment about what to handle directly and when to escalate; Discretion and good judgment in handling confidential employee information

Nice to have

Experience supporting immigration cases (H-1B, TN, O-1, green card processing, or similar); Experience in a startup or other high-growth, fast-paced environment; Hands-on experience with an HRIS such as Rippling; Enthusiastic, positive, and brings great energy