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Senior People Operations Specialist

Figure
Location
San Jose, CA
Posted
25 days ago
Department
People Operations
Salary
$110,000 – $200,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of progressive People Operations experience in a high-growth tech or robotics environment
  • Deep experience configuring workflows, permissions, and integrations; direct experience administering Rippling is strongly preferred
  • Direct experience partnering with benefits brokers/platforms and leading annual Open Enrollment
  • Demonstrated success processing multi-state payroll, enforcing non-exempt timecard compliance, and supporting contingent/agency workforces
  • Strong working knowledge of California employment law, FLSA classifications, and benefits administration frameworks
What the job really is

The Senior People Operations Specialist at Figure will manage the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance and a seamless experience from onboarding to offboarding. This role involves overseeing payroll, benefits, and HR operations while also serving as a point of contact for employee inquiries and managing compliance issues. The specialist will also lead projects to improve HR systems and processes, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency.

Things to weigh
  • Requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration
  • Salary range is broad and depends on experience
  • No specific benefits listed in the posting
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