Hybrid People Operations Specialist – North America

Intrepid Travel; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Free Intrepid trip each year

5 extra days leave for Intrepid trips

Parental leave 10+ weeks

Access to e-learning platforms andMent

Volunteer leave 20 hours/year

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Intrepid Travel is seeking a People Specialist to support day-to-day People operations for North America from our Golden, Colorado office. This full-time, permanent role offers a hybrid work arrangement with two days remote per week.

You will manage employee data, assist with recruitment, onboarding and lifecycle processes, and collaborate with Payroll, Finance and HR Teams to uphold compliant employment practices. A passion for travel is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR administration, People Operations, recruitment coordination, or related People function.
• Working knowledge of US employment practices and compliance requirements, including exempt vs. non-exempt classifications.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems, maintaining employee data and producing HR reports or workforce metrics.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and provide high-quality support to employees and managers.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery of People operations within North American HR.
• Collaborate with Senior People Partners, Recruitment, Payroll and Finance to ensure consistent People practices.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Golden, CO office and create a welcoming workplace.
• Maintain accurate employee data and generate HR reports and metrics.

Skills

HR administration

People Operations

Recruitment coordination

Communication

Excel

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Intrepid Travel is seeking a People Specialist to support day-to-day People operations for North America from our Golden, Colorado office. This full-time, permanent role offers a hybrid work arrangement with two days remote per week.

You will manage employee data, assist with recruitment, onboarding and lifecycle processes, and collaborate with Payroll, Finance and HR Teams to uphold compliant employment practices. A passion for travel is a plus.