People Operations Specialist

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.

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:

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  · 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:

  
  
  
  
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    Insurance coverage(s) starts the 1st day of employment

    
    
  
  
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    Paid holidays and Flexible PTO start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

    
    
  
  
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    401(k) after 1 month of employment

    
    
  
  
  
  

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