HR Operations Specialist

Remote (United States)

Pay Rate: $40.87 - $52.88 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

This opportunity is for an experienced HR Operations Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. The role combines hands-on execution with process improvement, supporting the development of scalable HR operations while enhancing the employee experience across a distributed workforce.

This position plays a key role in managing day-to-day HR processes while contributing to long-term operational efficiency, system optimization, and organizational growth.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transitions, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain and optimize HRIS systems to ensure data accuracy, workflow efficiency, and reliable reporting.
• Ensure accurate employee records, audit readiness, and compliance reporting (including EEO and related filings).
• Support payroll operations by submitting updates, reviewing payroll accuracy, and resolving employee inquiries.
• Administer employee benefits programs and assist with compensation benchmarking activities.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on performance management, workplace concerns, and HR policies.
• Coordinate performance review cycles and maintain documentation within HR systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws, including I-9 administration and workers’ compensation coordination.
• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook content, and internal procedures.
• Partner with leadership to support engagement initiatives, employee experience improvements, and team culture development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in human resources, preferably in a technology, SaaS, or high-growth environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification (such as PHR or SHRM) preferred.
• Strong experience with HRIS platforms such as BambooHR, UKG, Workday, or similar systems.
• Solid understanding of HR operations, compliance, and employee lifecycle management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.
• Ability to identify process gaps and implement scalable solutions.
• Comfort working independently in a fully remote environment.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote role within the United States, supporting a distributed workforce in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development opportunities