People Operations Specialist

Job Summary 

We are seeking an energetic and employee-focused People Operations Specialist to support key HR programs and initiatives across the employee lifecycle. This role partners closely with employees, managers, and HR colleagues to deliver a positive employee experience while ensuring the effective execution of people programs and day-to-day HR operations. 

The People Operations Specialist will support a variety of initiatives, including employee engagement, onboarding, performance management, wellbeing programs, recruiting coordination, and HRIS administration. This role plays an important part in fostering a positive workplace culture, supporting business objectives, and ensuring operational excellence across the employee experience. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Coordinate employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, and new hire integration, ensuring a seamless experience for employees and managers. 

• Support employee engagement, recognition, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience.   

• Serve as a resource for employee questions and connect employees with appropriate HR programs, policies, and support. 

• Support recruiting activities, interview scheduling, and candidate experience. 

• Coordinate performance management processes, including timelines, communications, documentation, and follow-up activities. 

• Provide backup support for HRIS administration including employee inquiries, system testing, reporting, audits, and data validation activities. 

• Maintain HR policies, documentation, employee records, and training materials while supporting compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices. 

• Support compliance activities, workplace investigations, and organizational change initiatives as needed. 

• Partners with HR colleagues across Total Rewards, HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition and Talent Development to execute people programs and support business priorities. 

• Coordinate HR projects and cross-functional initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen the employee experience. 

 

What You’ll Need  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, Employee Experience, or a related role. 

• Experience supporting employee programs, recruiting, onboarding, or HR operations. 

• Working knowledge of HR systems and reporting tools. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs. 

Who You Are  

• A self-starter who takes initiative and follows through on commitments.  

• A collaborative team player who builds relationships and supports others.  

• Resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable navigating change.  

• Curious and eager to learn new skills, systems, and processes.  

• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.  

• An effective com