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HIAS Inc

People Operations Specialist

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

The People Operations Specialist is responsible for providing hands-on support to the management of ... for US/HQ employees. * Assist in job postings, reviews, candidate communications, interview ...

Moonlake AI

People Operations Admin

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Organize internal documentation and operational workflows * Assist with calendar management and meeting coordination * Support day-to-day HR and people operations tasks * Maintain operational systems ...

HIAS Inc

People Operations Specialist

Silver Spring, MD

$75K - $90K/yr

The People Operations Specialist is responsible for providing hands-on support to the management of ... for US/HQ employees. * Assist in job postings, reviews, candidate communications, interview ...

Hive

People Operations Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

People Operations Manager Hive is looking for a dedicated and self-motivated People Operations ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

US Mobile

People Operations Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

As a People Operations Associate, you'll support day-to-day HR operations and work closely with our ... What you'll do: * Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, documentation, and system ...

US Mobile

People Operations Associate

New York, NY · Hybrid

As a People Operations Associate, you'll support day-to-day HR operations and work closely with our ... What you'll do: * Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, documentation, and system ...

US Mobile

People Operations Associate

New York, NY · Hybrid

$70K - $90K/yr

As a People Operations Associate, you'll support day-to-day HR operations and work closely with our ... What you'll do: * Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, documentation, and system ...

Biller Genie

People Operations Coordinator

Orlando, FL · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

People Operations Coordinator Orlando, FL (On-Site - 5 Days/Week) Biller Genie is looking for an ... Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems (HRIS, personnel files, etc.) * Assist with ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for people operations assistant in the United States is $19.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a People Operations Assistant, you need a solid understanding of HR processes, strong organizational abilities, and often a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office is typically required, and certifications like SHRM-CP can be advantageous. Excellent communication, discretion, and problem-solving skills help you build trust and handle sensitive employee matters effectively. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring smooth HR operations, accurate record-keeping, and positive workplace relationships.

What are People Operations Assistants?

People Operations Assistants are professionals who support the human resources (HR) or people operations teams within organizations. Their responsibilities typically include handling administrative tasks, assisting with recruitment, onboarding new employees, maintaining employee records, and supporting various HR initiatives. They play a key role in ensuring smooth HR processes and fostering a positive workplace environment. People Operations Assistants often serve as a point of contact for employee questions and help implement HR policies and programs.

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People Operations Assistants often encounter challenges related to managing high volumes of onboarding, employee inquiries, and administrative tasks as organizations scale. Balancing the needs of employees with company policies requires strong organizational and communication skills. Additionally, adapting quickly to changing HR processes and technologies is essential, as the team frequently implements new tools to improve efficiency and employee experience. Collaborating closely with HR managers, recruiters, and other departments is common, so developing strong cross-functional relationships is key to success in this role.
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People Operations Specialist

HIAS Inc

Silver Spring, MD • On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The People Operations Specialist is responsible for providing hands-on support to the management of people operations for U.S. and international HQ staff. This role supports in the delivery of HR services, compliance with employment laws, and alignment with organizational values and goals. The People Operations Specialist partners with the Associate Director, US and HQ People Operations to support talent acquisition, performance management process, and ad-hoc projects, while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects HIAS and its values.
Note, this position is based at our headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland.
The salary range for this position is $75,000-90,000.00.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
  • Support in the full-cycle recruitment and consultant acquisition process ensuring equitable hiring practices for US/HQ employees.
  • Assist in job postings, job description reviews, candidate communications, interview scheduling, phone screening, and background and reference checks.
  • Support onboarding processes, including offer documentation, orientation logistics, and system access requests
  • Ensure a smooth and compliant onboarding experience for new hires
  • Collaborate with the Associate Director, US and HQ People operations to support in defining job requirements and assess appropriate job levels and salary ranges.
  • Participate in delivery of training to employees and managers on HIAS recruitment policies and procedures.
  • Support in ensuring all recruitment practices comply with donor requirements and labor laws, and that job descriptions align with HIAS grade and salary scale structure.
  • Ensure that all onboarding processes stay up-to-date collaborating with People and Culture and other department colleagues as needed.

Employee Relations and Compliance
  • Identify and keep People Operations leadership abreast of any employee relations issues.
  • Support in the development of trainings of HIAS policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HIAS policies and procedures.

Performance Management Processes
  • In coordination with the Associate Director US People Operations support on the implementation and roll out of the performance review process for US and international HQ employees.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and employee engagement.
  • Support the People and Culture team to implement staff wellbeing initiatives.

Administration support and other duties as assigned:
  • Support HR audits, reporting, and documentation requests.
  • Support with ad-hoc administrative tasks and projects as needed.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of recruitment files and employee files.
  • Responsible for the People operations ticketing system and accurately directing inquiries.
  • Provide accurate and timely data for reporting purposes.
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Undergraduate degree preferred in Human Resources, Business or a related field. Experience in lieu of degree acceptable.
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience working in Human Resources; minimum of two years of benefits administration experience with 401k plans and open enrollment analysis, compliance and vendor management, strongly preferred.
  • Experience working in nonprofit, humanitarian organization preferred.
  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
  • Experience with HRIS systems such as Paylocity and or/ADP, Employee Navigator and other performance management systems.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated project management skills; excellent attention to detail, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Some knowledge of Judaism and/ or the Jewish community, culture and issues is a plus.
  • Must possess excellent communication (written and oral) and active listening skills.
  • Strong customer-service skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Must be able to work independently and as a team player.
  • Ability to multitask and handle multiple ongoing responsibilities and/or projects is required; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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