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People Operations Specialist

Symetri USA
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Symetri is an Autodesk Platinum Partner that consults with manufacturers to design better products and get to market faster by leveraging best-in-class engineering, design, process automation, and data management technologies.

This position is fully remote, with hybrid options available in Springfield, MO; Nashua, NH; and Denver, CO

ROLE: People Operations Specialist

Position Summary

The People Operations Specialist plays a key role in supporting our expanding People Operations team by owning high-level tasks, anticipating needs, and helping drive smooth, efficient processes throughout the employee lifecycle. This role is great for someone who's proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll regularly interact with internal staff, candidates, and external partners, providing helpful, customer-focused support and clear communication. Strong professionalism and the ability to explain detailed information to people with different communication styles are essential.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

  • Support strategic People Ops initiatives by researching, preparing materials, tracking progress, and surfacing recommendations.
  • Anticipate needs and identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve documentation, and enhance employee experience.
  • Partner closely with the Director of People Operations to execute complex or sensitive tasks with accuracy, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Draft communications, summaries, templates, and guidance for employees and managers.
  • Assist with people-related policies, benefits updates, compliance requirements, and internal project work.
  • Help maintain clarity and organization across multiple priorities, ensuring deadlines and follow-throughs are met.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Payroll, Finance, Business Ops, IT, etc.) to gather information, solve problems, and move initiatives forward.
  • Support confidential employee matters with professionalism and maturity.
  • Perform additional duties as requested or assigned

Qualifications

  • A proactive working style-able to anticipate next steps, raise questions early, and take initiative without waiting for instruction.
  • Courage and confidence to step into ambiguity, try new approaches, and speak up when something needs attention.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and complex workflows.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to simplify information and create clarity.
  • Strong judgment and discretion, especially when handling sensitive or confidential information.
  • A resourceful and solution-focused mindset, comfortable troubleshooting and navigating new processes or tools.
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to build relationships across departments.
  • Curiosity and a learning mindset, especially during times of transition or organizational change.
  • Bachelor's degree and one year experience in a professional office setting or equivalent office environment work experience preferred

Employee Benefits

  • Generous flexible paid time off
  • Symetri USA observed standard holidays
  • Company group health insurance; nominal fee for employee coverage with company matching 100% of employee's HSA contributions up to the IRS limit
  • Optional Cafeteria Plan; dental, vision, life, and other insurances available
  • Short-term & Long-term disability coverages included
  • 401(k) program with Symetri USA matching up to 4% of your base salary

Eligibility Of Benefits As Follows

  • Insurance coverage(s) starts the 1st day of employment
  • Paid holidays and Flexible PTO start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  • 401(k) after 1 month of employment

EOE/Veteran/Disabled

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