People Operations Specialist

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. 

Recent awards we’ve won include:

Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2024

Best Places to Work by Built In 2024

Great Place To Work Certified™ 2023

Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023

Financial Times The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023

We see a profound opportunity for data to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations, and hope you consider joining us on this exciting journey. 

About the role:

We are a team dedicated to supporting the employee and deliver a positive and seamless experience that supports the whole employee lifecycle. As a People Operations Specialist, you will be a key member of the People Operations team as we build and scale our function to the next level. You will partner with People Operations senior team members to help implement and execute our people processes, systems, policies, and programs.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Area (125 mi. radius from 1 De Haro St, San Francisco) and NYC Metro Area (50 mi. radius from 131 W 55th St, New York).

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. 

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara. 

In this role, you will: 

• Serve as senior People Ops team member by providing Tier 2 support for employees for all HR inquiries and requests via Workday, Slack, and Zendesk. 
• Triage Workday for employee lifecycle processes: hires, onboarding, job changes, terminations. Regularly audit integration data feeds and data entry for accuracy.
• Assist in data audits, compliance audits and filings, payroll processing, and shared services Tier 1 support.
• Partner with People Operations team members in documenting team processes, “how-to” guides for company intranet resources, communications or training materials for process enhancements and updates.
• Partner with People Technology to test, audit, and maintain data integrity and provide feedback where enhancements can be made
• Suggest new procedures and policies to continually improve efficiencies of the People department
• Assist in Project Management of technology enhancements or process improvements. Manage expectations and scope, propose and manage timelines, document and deliver solutions. Coordinate conversations with business partners and People Technology
• Scope incoming project requests. Document clear and detailed functional requirements, creation of project plans, create and manage testing plans, project success metrics, cross-functional communications, and timelines.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultu