People Operations Specialist II

Samsara; United States; On-site; USD 79,045 - 106,280; Full time

Job summary

Samsara is hiring a remote People Operations Specialist to support employees through the full lifecycle, handling Workday and Zendesk requests while ensuring HR compliance and knowledge management. You’ll contribute to ongoing improvements and partner with cross-functional teams to drive scalable processes.

The role emphasizes accuracy, growth-minded thinking, and collaboration in a fast-growing, public company environment across diverse U.S. regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience within an HR/People team for a fast-growing, global company.
• 2+ years supporting HR/Workforce Compliance actions.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Basic knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and audit requirements.
• Operational knowledge of Workday HRIS.
• Strong attention to detail, customer service presence, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the People Ops team supporting employees across all employment lifecycles as well as actioning requests via Workday and Zendesk.
• Support the company’s HR Compliance requirements by managing statutory reporting such as EEO-1, CA PDR, and Affirmpative Action Plans (AAPs) filings.
• Contribute to the department’s knowledge management initiatives by reviewing, assessing, and creating missing employee-facing knowledge through internal AI and productivity tools.
• Participate in UATs supporting projects and enhancements by creating, testing, and auditing scenarios.
• Support HR COEs in performing mass and complex data changes via Workday EIBs.
• Support cross-functional process improvements across the People team by suggesting, planning, and executing enhancements.
• Champion and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as we scale globally and across new offices.

Skills

HR experience

Compliance actions

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday HRIS

Google Workspace

Job description

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

We are the People Operations team dedicated to supporting the employees and delivering a positive and seamless experience that supports the whole employee lifecycle. As a People Operations Specialist, you will be a key member of the People Operations team as we build and scale our function to the next level. You will partner with other People team members helping in executing people actions, and supporting employees.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Seattle Metro, and Washington, D.C.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a member of the People Ops team supporting employees across all employment lifecycles as well as actioning requests via Workday and Zendesk.
• Support the company’s HR Compliance requirements by managing statutory reporting such as EEO-1, CA PDR, and Affirmpative Action Plans (AAPs) filings.
• Contribute to the department’s knowledge management initiatives by reviewing, assessing, and creating missing employee-facing knowledge through internal AI and productivity tools.
• Participate in UATs supporting projects and enhancements by creating, testing, and auditing scenarios.
• Support HR HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) in performing mass and complex data changes via Workday EIBs.
• Support cross-functional process improvements across the People team by suggesting, planning, and executing enhancements.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 5+ years experience within an HR/People team for a fast-growing, global company.
• 2+ years supporting HR/Workforce Compliance actions.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Basic knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and audit requirements.
• Operational knowledge of Workday HRIS.
• Strong attention to detail, customer service presence, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

An ideal candidate also has:

• Google Workspace experience.
• HR reporting and analytics experience.
• Experience applying AI or other digital solutions to operational HR actions.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional relationships and partnering closely with groups such as Employee Relations, Payroll, Recruiting, Finance, or Legal.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual Base Salary

$79,045.75 — $106,280 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long‑term success: a flexible, employee‑led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in‑person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on‑site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [e-mail] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.