Senior People Operations Specialist

Summary

Join Syndio, a Series-C technology company focused on workplace equity, as a People Operations Partner. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will be a crucial part of ensuring efficient and compliant global people operations. Key responsibilities include payroll processing, benefits administration, HR compliance, and employee support. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience in a similar role within a software company or rapidly growing organization, a deep understanding of US and UK employment laws, and strong communication skills. Syndio offers competitive compensation, flexible vacation, parental leave, comprehensive health benefits, and equity. The position is hybrid in Seattle and remote-first in the SF Bay Area.

Requirements

• 5+ years progressive experience in a software company and/or rapid growth organization in a People operations/HR position
• Deep knowledge of payroll processing, benefits administration, US and UK employment compliance, and leave management
• Experience managing multiple projects at once, tracking performance and regularly providing visibility to multiple stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and are comfortable interacting with all levels of the company, while discerning and managing confidential and sensitive information
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
• Self-motivated, able to execute on very clear objectives, with minimal hand-holding or supervision, while reaching out for support as needed from our collaborative team
• Diligently curious, eager to engage deeply with our team to understand opportunities for improvement and growth
• Excited to own and drive initiatives within Syndio that leverage and build on your skills and interests
• Thrive in an all-hands-on-deck, collaborative startup environment, and lean into challenges and aren’t intimidated to find answers to questions outside your immediate area of expertise
• Passionate about our mission to advance workplace fairness, and share that passion in your interactions with candidates
• Required to be located in Greater Seattle or SF Bay Area

Responsibilities

• Process payroll
• Manage employee benefit administration
• Oversee HR compliance initiatives
• Provide guidance and support to employees on related matters
• Serve as the primary point person for employee questions, concerns, and guidance on global payroll, leave management, global benefits, onboarding and employee relations
• Lead the creation, regular review and update of HR policies and procedures to ensure they are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., leave management, HR audits, workers' compensation)
• Oversee all aspects of payroll processing and benefits program administration, for US and UK-based employees
• Own and organize people data in the HRIS for compliance and generate reporting from HRIS and People systems
• Own preparation and delivery of new hire pre-hire tasks and onboarding sessions
• Maintain employee-facing collateral for accuracy and compliance
• Assist with People projects as assigned
• Promote the company's reputation

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree+ in HR-related field
• HR Certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation. For this role our salary is targeted at $112,000 - $132,000 per year. Final offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience and expertise. We take a geo neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location
• Syndio Equity
• Flexible Vacation Policy. We encourage our team to recharge when they need to, plus paid sick & safe time, compassion leave, and voting leave
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision. Syndio pays 90% of employee premiums, and 50% for dependents
• Life Insurance & Disability. Syndio covers the full premium
• 401(k)
• Hybrid in Seattle - Remote-first in SF Bay Area