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People Operations Specialist

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KAYAK

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Location:
United States

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Category:
Human Resources

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

As a People Operations Specialist, you will support OpenTable and KAYAK brands across all regions with day-to-day business activities involving people-related systems, processes, policies, and procedures. This is a US based role, preferably on the West Coast.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the global workforce with employee and business inquiries via Zendesk
  • Troubleshoot Workday (HRIS) issues
  • Identify gaps and areas for improvement in HR processes
  • Process employee lifecycle transactions in Workday
  • Conduct orientation sessions for new hires
  • Support payroll, benefits processing, leave administration, and background/identity checks
  • Advise HR Business Partners and cross-functional teams on HR policy and process best practices
  • Interpret HR policies and provide solutions for complex situations
  • Research into relevant legislation and best practices to develop solutions
  • Conduct HR data audits
  • Assist Talent Acquisition team with scheduling and coordinating interviews
  • Support process for global mobility, business travel, and immigration cases
  • Serve as a point of contact for HR Business Partners, external counsel, and employees
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of people processes and workflows
  • Participate in team-identified projects/initiatives and any ad hoc projects.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience working in an HR role focusing on HR Operations, HRIS management, and HR process improvement, preferably in a multi-national or global company
  • Experience working with Workday HRIS
  • Experience with end-to-end US Immigration cases
  • Solid working knowledge of employment life cycle practices, specifically in the USA
  • Uses analytical skills to understand and investigate employee issues and can apply the correct processes or procedures
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Proficiently manage routine HR tasks, interpret policies and processes accurately and independently
  • Prioritize effectively, handle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
  • Communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Can gain trust and build relationships with immediate and wider teams
  • Solution-oriented
  • Independently ask questions about career paths and growth and development opportunities
  • Continues to find opportunities to learn about areas of specialism and demonstrates a curiosity to learn about different regions, cultures, legislation, and ways of working.

Nice to have:

  • General HR practices for other countries
  • Learning more about LATAM and APAC countries
What we offer:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Company matched retirement plans
  • Health, dental and vision insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Headspace Subscription
  • Drinks, coffee, snacks, games
  • Flexible hours
  • Universal Paid Parental leave

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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