People Operations Specialist

Summary

Join Chainguard, a leading company in open-source software security, as their People Operations Specialist. This role is crucial for scaling the company effectively and ensuring an exceptional employee experience. You will support the employee lifecycle, streamline processes, manage systems, champion compliance, and administer leave. You will also act as a liaison between various teams. This position requires 2-5 years of experience in HR or a similar role in a high-growth environment, expertise with HR systems, and a passion for employee experience. Chainguard offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment with benefits such as unlimited PTO, remote work flexibility, and comprehensive health insurance.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or a similar role in a high-growth environment
• Proven expertise with HR systems (e.g., HRIS, ATS) and a passion for leveraging technology to streamline processes
• Passion for providing exceptional employee experiences
• Solid understanding of employment regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting global teams, including working with Employer of Record (EOR) services
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Support Employee Lifecycle: Play a key role in onboarding and offboarding processes, manage day-to-day administrative tasks, and serve as the first point of contact for HR questions to provide exceptional support
• Streamline & Uplevel Processes: Support the evaluation, implementation, and improvement of People-related systems like benefits, onboarding, and HRIS to drive operational efficiency as we scale
• Systems Management: Serve as the point person for People systems, ensuring clean and accurate data to enable reporting and insights
• Compliance Champion: Help keep us compliant by staying on top of employment laws, managing documentation, and implementing processes that align with regulations
• Leave Administration Lead: Manage leave administration by tracking employee leave balances, processing leave requests, and ensuring alignment with applicable leave policies and local regulations
• Benefits: Serve as the primary point of contact between employees and benefits providers, addressing questions and resolving issues promptly; Assist with benefits-related activities, including open enrollment, employee communications, and updates to benefits programs
• Cross-Functional Partner: Act as a liaison between People, Finance, IT, and other teams to drive operational excellence

Benefits

• Equity/stock options
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote work with flexible coworking and team meetup opportunities
• Home office and internet stipend
• 100% health/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• Monthly Wellness budget