People Ops Specialist (Contract)
$50/h-$50/h
Handshake3 days ago
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Summary
Handshake is seeking a People Ops Specialist (Contract) to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The role involves supporting the day-to-day operations of the People function, ensuring smooth execution of core HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
About the Role
As a People Ops Specialist (Contract), you will administer high-volume onboarding and offboarding processes, manage HRIS updates, serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, and design scalable HR workflows. You will also support immigration processes and maintain compliance for work authorizations, while continuously improving HR operations and employee experience.
About You
Required:
- 2–4 years of experience in People Operations or a related HR role.
- Hands-on experience with Workday.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer-service mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Preferred:
- Exposure to immigration processes and employment documentation.
- Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
- Experience working in a high-growth startup or tech organization.
- Experience working with Deel or similar global payroll / Employer of Record (EOR) platforms.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of $50.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Handshake
Handshake is the career platform for Gen Z. With a community of over 17 million students, alumni, employers, and career educators, Handshake’s network is where career advice and discovery turn into first, second, and third jobs. Nearly 1 million companies use Handshake to build their future workforce—from Fortune 500 to federal agencies, school districts to startups, healthcare systems to small businesses. Handshake is built for where you’re going, not where you’ve been.
San Francisco, CA