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Technical People Operations Specialist

Lightning AI
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
People & Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4+ years of experience in Tech with holistic People Operations service delivery and administration
  • Experience with people data, business systems, analytics platforms, or enterprise data infrastructure (BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, SQL, Excel)
  • Deep familiarity with HRIS and/or ATS platforms (Rippling, Greenhouse, Ashby, or similar)
  • Experience designing secure systems with role-based access control and data permissioning
  • Strong product instincts and excellent stakeholder management
  • Experience building processes and products from scratch and taking them to production
Nice to have
  • Agile familiarity with Anthropic / OpenAI, and AI agents
  • Experience with Rippling, Greenhouse, Ramp, Carta, Pave, or Tilt
What the job really is

As a Technical People Operations Specialist at Lightning AI, you will be responsible for building and administering People workflows and systems to enhance operational efficiency. Your day-to-day tasks will include managing employee data, supporting payroll and benefits administration, and developing secure systems for handling sensitive information. You will collaborate with various teams to create automated solutions that improve the employee experience and streamline People operations.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • Meaningful Equity: RSUs that give employees a stake in the company's long-term success
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) matching (U.S.) and pension contributions (U.K.)
  • Flexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and floating holidays
  • Company-Wide Winter Break: Two weeks of company closure each winter
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave: Paid leave for important family moments
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options beyond hybrid model
  • The role requires a strong focus on building secure systems, which may involve complex challenges
  • The position involves a high level of ownership and fast-paced work environment
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