People Operations Specialist

OpenAI

. Maintain Workday data, and ensure that updates across the company are accurately reflected, including open positions, the creation of hire records, and internal mobility.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeSan Francisco • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $162,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain Workday data, and ensure that updates across the company are accurately reflected, including open positions, the creation of hire records, and internal mobility.
Respond to inquiries from employees and cross functional partners to ensure a positive experience, with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
Support global employee onboarding, including the bespoke needs of executives and acquisitions while prioritizing timeliness and data accuracy.
Partner closely with Program owners, Systems, Employment Legal, Compliance, Recruiting Ops, Payroll, Finance, HRBPs, IT, Workplace Operations, Corporate Security, and others.
Collaborate across the spectrum of People processes to ensure a holistic, interconnected system that delivers excellence across the employee lifecycle.
Continuously measure and act to elevate metrics relating to employees’ experience.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders and partner teams, leveraging strong project management expertise to help lead large-scale, strategic workstreams and change management initiatives with significant operational impact.
Act as a thought leader in leveraging AI and operational best practices to automate repetitive administrative work, improving efficiency and accuracy, while delivering a best-in-class employee experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience working in an HR or People Operations role through company growth and scaling.
Proficiency with Workday and advanced spreadsheet analysis (e.g. utilize apps scripts).
The ability to deconstruct business processes to their core components and identify root causes for gaps or inefficiencies.
Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex concepts in a simple way.
Passion for enabling employee lifecycle moments that delight and building processes that scale; particularly using AI solutions.
Unwavering attention to detail, exceptional rigor, and a commitment to unparalleled excellence in your craft.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Workdayadvanced spreadsheet analysisAI solutionsproject managementdata accuracycompliancechange managementemployee onboardingprocess deconstructionmetrics measurement

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingcollaborationcommitment to excellencethought leadershiporganizational skillsadaptabilitycustomer service orientation