People Operations Specialist

Position Summary

The People Operations Specialist is responsible for various people & payroll functions, including full employee life cycle administration: pre-employment, onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining employee records. This is a highly collaborative role supporting payroll processes and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. 

Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage and maintain employee records, including I-9s, E-Verify and other employment-related documents, ensuring data accuracy.
• Deliver employee onboarding/offboarding, including the preparation of paperwork, conducting orientation sessions and coordination with internal partners.
• First point of contact for employees & managers for support regarding payroll and HR policies.
• Manage employment related workflows (new hire, internal transfers, salary/status changes) and trailing processes, partnering with managers and other internal stakeholders.
• Work directly with the VP, Payroll to prepare and process sensitive payroll data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with the People & Culture team to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of HR and payroll-related audits and reports.

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Human Resources and Payroll Administration
• Knowledge of general accounting, including account analysis and reconciliation skills
• Detailed knowledge of relevant Federal/State/local requirements regarding payroll records, practices and deductions.
• Working knowledge and experience in payroll software, HR information systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work with ambiguity in a high-touch environment.
• Experience working in a SOX compliant environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and social skills.
• Strategic problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in payroll (e.g., Fundamentals of Payroll, FPC) or HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR).
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar human capital management platforms.

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this role is $75,000- $95,000 annually. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certification, and other factors. Our company also offers a competitive benefit package including discretionary corporate bonus program, multiple health plans, STD and LTD options, company sponsored life insurance, fitness reimbursement, paid parental leave, time to volunteer, Paid Time off, ESPP, and 401K matching.