Senior People Operations Specialist

Senior People Operations Specialist in Redwood City, California Overview Senior People Operations Specialist W2

Contract Pay Rate:

$80 - $100 per hour

Location:

Redwood City, CA -

Hybrid Role Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior People Operations Specialist to join our growing team. This is a key player in driving operational excellence in our day-to-day activities across HR processes, employee lifecycle management, and systems. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional team members both within HR as well as IT and Finance to support HR systems, people analytics, compliance, and immigration activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform day-to-day data entry and processing in Workday and other HR systems, including employee lifecycle transactions related to new hires, terminations, internal transfers, promotions, etc. Ensure data accuracy and integrity by conducting regular audits of worker data including in HR systems (Workday, ADP, Emtrain, etc.) while upholding compliance with internal standards and legal requirements Support internal and external audits by preparing reports and responding to data requests. Support the creation of custom data reports for the HR team and key cross-functional stakeholders by creating and maintaining standard and ad hoc Workday reports. Review and maintain HR SOPs and standard policies while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws Identify improvements and partner across the HR team to define solutions that automate or standardize our HR processes and drive efficiency, scalability, and employee satisfaction. Provide administrative support for immigration-related activities, including maintaining employee files and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and deadlines. Stay current on People trends and recommend tools or enhancements that support business growth and employee experience. Collaborate closely with Finance, IT, and other departments to support business operations and align on shared goals. Contribute to other People Operations and HR projects that enhance employee experience.

Requirements and Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in People Operations, HR systems, or HR analytics roles, ideally in high-growth and dynamically changing environments Experience with HR systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, ChartHop, or equivalent) Strong analytical skills with experience in building dashboards, reports, and actionable insights from people data Demonstrates strong attention to detail and data accuracy, with a proven ability to manage sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity Experience managing data integrity, compliance, and system administration Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving/analytical, and organizational skills Proficient in Microsoft software (Outlook / Word / Excel / PowerPoint); experience with Workday reporting tools is a plus Eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative, fast-paced HR environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Smartsheet preferred Experience with the Workday system Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate. Bayside Solutions, Inc. may collect your personal information during the position application process. Please reference Bayside Solutions, Inc.'s