People Operations & HRIS Specialist
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Job description
We are seeking a highly capable Senior People Operations & HRIS Specialist to join our People team. This is a critical individual contributor role that will help in the selection and implementation of a new HRIS for a mid-market employer, standing up internal payroll and benefits administration, and building scalable People operations from the ground up.
This role combines hands-on execution with meaningful ownership across systems, compliance, and core People processes. You will be instrumental in designing workflows, establishing operational rigor, and ensuring a high-quality employee experience.
HRIS Implementation & Management
- Play a key role in evaluating, selecting, and implementing a new HRIS platform
- Design and build scalable workflows, processes, and data structures within the HRIS
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, IT, and external vendors to ensure successful system implementation and integrations
- Establish best practices for data governance, security, and system utilization
Payroll, Benefits & Compliance
- Own end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Stand up and administer employee benefits programs, including health, welfare, and retirement (401k)
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and filing requirements across payroll, benefits, and employment practices
- Manage relationships with payroll, benefits, and other People-related vendors
People Operations & Employee Support
- Serve as a key point of contact for employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and People operations
- Support employee relations matters, including assisting with investigations and documentation
- Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and documentation
Reporting, Analytics & Projects
- Develop and deliver People data reporting and insights to support business decisions
- Build dashboards and reporting capabilities within the HRIS
- Lead and support cross-functional People projects (e.g., process improvements, compliance initiatives, system enhancements)
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and employee experience
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or similar roles
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading an HRIS implementation
- Strong hands-on experience with payroll processing and benefits administration
- Deep experience administering HRIS platforms (e.g., BambooHR, HiBob, Paycom, Workday Go, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll and employment compliance requirements
- High attention to detail with a strong data integrity mindset
- Analytical and systems-oriented thinker with the ability to translate data into insights
- Proven ability to manage vendors and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong project management skills and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion
- Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in a high-growth SaaS environment
- Experience building People operations outside of a PEO environment
- Experience with system integrations and HR tech stack optimization
- MBA or other relevant certifications
- AI Agent creation and management
Benefits & conditions
- A collaborative work environment with the freedom and opportunities of a startup culture
- A global, remote-first company that encourages occasional team get-togethers
- Life and work balance
- Flexible vacation time
- Retirement plan matching up to 3.5% of your salary
- Varied options for health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance