People Operations Specialist

Summary

Join Finite State, a fast-growing series-B company with a fully distributed workforce, as a People Operations Specialist. You will be a hands-on individual contributor, building and optimizing systems to support employees. The role involves managing core People programs, improving review cycles and performance management, supporting compensation planning, maintaining the People tech stack, and championing process automation. You will collaborate with various teams, ensure compliance, and document policies. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving startup and is eager to explore AI's role in streamlining PeopleOps work. Finite State offers a remote-first culture and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in PeopleOps, HR, or startup operations roles
• Proven experience owning or supporting compensation cycles, leveling processes, and performance review
• Track record of implementing or upgrading PeopleOps tools and systems
• Strong grasp of U.S. employment basics (payroll, benefits, compliance)
• Experience supporting global teams or international contractor management
• Experience in change management, org design, or scaling PeopleOps through Series B/C
• Strong communicator and project manager who thrives on clarity and follow-through
• Process- and detail-oriented with a bias for building scalable systems
• Comfortable working with data, tracking metrics, and generating insights
• Fluency or high curiosity in how AI tools can augment People workflows

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to PeopleOps partner for day-to-day employee needs (e.g., benefits, leaves, lifecycle questions)
• Manage and optimize core People programs including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and contractor processes
• Own and improve review cycles, performance management programs, and leveling frameworks in partnership with leadership
• Support compensation planning cycles, including data hygiene and tooling support
• Maintain and continuously improve our People tech stack by implementing, upgrading, and integrating systems such as Lattice, TriNet, Deel, Greenhouse, Pave, and Checkr
• Champion process automation and AI-driven solutions for operational efficiency
• Document and maintain policies, internal SOPs, and compliance artifacts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Engineering teams on workflows, reporting, and data governance
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and support audits, reporting, and filings as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Lattice, TriNet, Deel, Greenhouse, Pave, and Checkr preferred
• Familiarity with compensation benchmarking tools like Pave or Option Impact
• Exposure to AI-enabled tools for recruiting, onboarding, or internal knowledge management
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or other relevant HR certifications

Benefits

• Work fully remotely with a high degree of autonomy and ownership
• Investment: We offer learning stipends to support your professional development
• Equity: We offer equity so you can share in our growth and success