People Ops Specialist

About the role

The People Ops team is responsible for driving business results that help the company achieve its mission through a focus on optimizing the employee experience and developing talent management strategies. The People Ops structure includes areas that focus on talent acquisition and management, employee onboarding and development, workplace culture and employer branding, employee benefits and compensation, compliance with federal, state and local labor laws, and employee offboarding.

Responsibilities

• Supports new employees by providing orientation, reviewing company policies, gathering new hire logistics, explaining benefit programs, and obtaining signatures for documents.
• Processes employee changes in HRIS and Jira (job titles, comp changes, promotions, org/department structure, terminations, etc) and provides data to VP of People Ops.
• Oversees employee benefits, FMLA, and ADA accommodations and compliance.
• Communicates with benefit brokers, healthcare vendors and other external parties.
• Updates company policies and ensures compliance with federal and state law.
• Corresponds to employee inquiries in a timely manner, often as the first point of contact.
• Maintains internal records, which may include preparing, issuing and filing company documentation (e.g. ACA filings, nondiscrimination testing, etc.).
• Facilitates People Ops weekly team meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR administrative role
• Knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including organizational change, employee relations, diversity, performance management, leave of absence administration
• Flexibility, availability and ability to interact with employees at all levels
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed and motivated
• System-savvy (we use G-Suite, Rippling and Jira regularly)

Benefits

• 401k & equity grants
• Free food and onsite gym at our Austin HQ
• Paid parental leave
• Competitive PTO & 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with 100% company-paid coverage for employee only coverage
• Dog-friendly office in Austin HQ
• 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling
• Book Purchasing Program

Company Culture

We believe being together enables stronger relationships, collaboration, and culture. This position is in office and candidates must be located in Austin, Texas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value being together and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.