People Operations Specialist

Surfline Wavetrak; Huntington Beach (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in ocean-related products seeks a part-time People Operations Specialist in California. The role involves essential administrative tasks such as payroll preparation, employee support, and compliance filings. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and can manage sensitive information effectively.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in People Ops, HR, or administrative operations.
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and care when handling sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate benefit enrollments and payroll preparation.
• Support employee questions on benefits and manage onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Maintain data accuracy in HRIS and payroll systems.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Tools

Outlook

Excel

HR systems

Job description

Summary:

As a People Operations Specialist, you’ll execute essential administrative tasks across the employee lifecycle with a strong focus on precision and discretion. You’ll take ownership of recurring tasks like leave tracking, compliance filings, and payroll preparation, partnering across departments to support the foundation of a well-run organization. This role is a great fit for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by accurate, process-driven work. You value clear communication, can handle sensitive information with care, and take pride in getting the small things right.

This is a part-time position (20–25 hours/week) based remotely in California. While we’re open to various workday structures, we’re ideally looking for someone available consistently for 4–5 hours per day during standard business hours.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate benefit enrollments, terminations, and mid-year changes, ensuring timely processing and accurate documentation
• Prepare and submit payroll inputs for review; ensure timely submission of payroll-related reporting
• Support employee questions on benefits, payroll, and related policies with accurate and helpful responses
• Track and manage leave of absence requests by initiating documentation and supporting employee communication
• Maintain data accuracy in HRIS and payroll systems such as Lattice and ADP; ensure employee files remain compliant with legal and internal standards
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process, ensuring new employees are set up for success
• Maintain an organized calendar and tracking system for recurring People Ops activities, including compliance deadlines, audit schedules, and company holidays
• Track performance review cycles and ensure timely completion of documentation
• Help run logistics for team events, offsites, and hybrid work experiences
• Screen resumes for open roles, manage candidate communications, and facilitate interview scheduling
• Oversee internship program processes
• Assist in reporting on People metrics (e.g., onboarding satisfaction, retention trends)
• Support data collection and documentation for annual audits
• Support insurance program administration, including annual policy renewals, documentation maintenance, and workers’ compensation audits
• Coordinate regulatory compliance filings, including preparing and submitting state business registrations and other corporate filings to maintain good standing in all operating jurisdictions
• Assist the Legal team with contract administration tasks such as maintaining a digital repository of agreements, digitizing templates, and supporting routine workflow processes

What We're Looking For:

• 2-4 years of experience in People Ops, HR, or administrative operations
• Demonstrated comfort with detailed administrative work and structured processes
• Clear, proactive communicator with strong follow-through and time management
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and care when handling sensitive data
• Basic knowledge of employment law and HR compliance practices
• Proficiency with tools like Outlook, Excel, and HR systems
• Organized, proactive, and collaborative team contributor

You May Also Have:

• Experience supporting payroll, legal, or compliance functions
• Familiarity with tools like Lattice, ADP, or Confluence
• Passion for ocean-related activities

Compensation:

The base pay for this position is $30 - $40 per hour. In accordance with applicable state laws, the range provided is Surfline's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

About Surfline Wavetrak:

Millions of people around the world depend on Surfline Wavetrak’s products to enrich their experiences in and around the ocean. Since 1985, our company has connected people with the ocean. Starting with surfers and expanding to offshore cruisers, anglers and a myriad of other ocean enthusiasts, we’ve made it our mission to deliver peak maritime experiences. We provide those who work and play in the ocean with all the advanced tools, personalized insights and immersive content to make their lives better -- supplying them with the information they need to make smarter decisions, seek out new experiences and gain valuable knowledge.

We are dedicated to bringing people together across the globe, and we champion and encourage those who bring different perspectives, ideas, and creativity. At Surfline Wavetrak, we recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, and any other protected status.

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