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People Operations Specialist

Scale.jobs
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026
About The Role

The role oversees day-to-day HR operations, onboarding systems, and employee lifecycle processes to ensure a seamless internal experience for a growing, remote-first workforce.

The position acts as the primary systems administrator for HRIS platforms and collaborates with payroll, IT, and legal teams to maintain compliance and optimize operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, internal transfers, and status changes
  • Administer and optimize the HRIS (Rippling), ensuring data integrity, system integrations, and accurate reporting across all departments
  • Partner with finance and payroll teams to reconcile monthly payroll inputs, benefits deductions, and compliance reporting
  • Oversee state-by-state compliance and registrations for a distributed, remote U.S. workforce
  • Analyze HR metrics and build dashboards reflecting retention, compensation bands, and onboarding feedback trends
  • Maintain the internal knowledge base, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and employee handbook updates

What We Are Looking For

  • 3-5 years of experience in People Operations, HR Administration, or HR Generalist roles, ideally within a high-growth technology environment
  • Proven expertise administrating modern HRIS platforms (such as Rippling, BambooHR, or Workday)
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment law, multi-state compliance, and benefits administration
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting
  • Excellent communication skills and discretion when handling highly confidential employee information
  • Bonus: Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) and experience managing international contractors

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