Upstart

HR Operations Onboarding Specialist – Contract

Upstart

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $83,000 - $104,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Coordinate onboarding activities
  • Manage data workflows across internal People, Recruitment, and IT systems
  • Ensure compliance with background and I-9 requirements
  • Serve as a go-to partner for internal teams and new hires, driving a seamless and delightful day 1 experience for new employees

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of HR experience, preferably in an HR operations, onboarding, or related role
  • Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to audiences at all levels of the organization
  • Self starter who can manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • A responsive, customer-service posture with excellent organization skills
  • The ideal candidate will pay strong attention to detail as a habit and they will hold the quality of their work as paramount in all that they do
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
  • Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose
  • Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans
  • Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage
  • Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
  • Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments
  • Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
  • Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service
  • Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
  • Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
  • Connection and community through team events and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
  • Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices, located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
HR operationsonboardingdata workflowscompliancebackground checksI-9 requirements
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailcustomer serviceself-startertask managementcollaboration