People Specialist, North American Operations

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

People Specialist, North American Operations

Requisition ID: 3728

Department: Human Resources

Work Type: Hybrid

Location: Golden

Country: United States

Application Close Date: 25th of November

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. We've been creating positive change through the joy of travel since 1989, and we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with 1000s of experiences in over 100 countries.

We are Intrepid

Are you passionate about creating a positive employee experience and helping People teams run smoothly? We're looking for a People Specialist to join our team at Intrepid Travel, supporting the day-to‑day delivery of our People operations and helping create an inclusive, supportive workplace.

As a People Specialist, you will provide operational and specialist support across People systems, reporting, recruitment, compliance, employee experience and office management. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate employee data, supporting recruitment activities, and ensuring our employee lifecycle processes run smoothly.

You will collaborate closely with our Senior People Partners, Recruitment, Payroll, Finance and other cross‑functional teams to support consistent People practices and a positive, inclusive employee experience. You will also oversee the day-to‑day operations of our office, helping ensure it is a functional, welcoming and well‑supported workplace for everyone.

This is a full‑time, permanent position based in our Golden, Colorado office, with a hybrid working arrangement that allows you to work from home two days per week.

The salary range for this position is $65,000–$80,000 USD annually, depending on experience, plus a great range of benefits and additional perks.

A passion for travel is a must‑have! With it you’ll bring:

3+ years of experience in HR administration, People Operations, recruitment coordination, or a related People function.

Working knowledge of US employment practices and compliance requirements, including exempt and non‑exempt employee classifications, wage and hour requirements, and practices applicable to hourly workforces.

Experience using HRIS and payroll systems, maintaining employee data and records, and producing HR reports, workforce metrics, or data analysis.

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 a fast‑paced environment.

Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Ability to build effective working relationships and provide responsive, high‑quality support to employees and managers.

Please note

We recognise that AI use in applications is becoming more common. We review applications carefully, so if you choose to use AI, please do so thoughtfully and include something personal - it really makes a difference.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant.

We also reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and werecognisethat diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our workperksinclude:

• Flexible work arrangements,work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
• A minimum of10 weekspaid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e-learning platforms, professionaldevelopmentand mentor programs
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful.These are our values and to usthey'remore than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every dayit'sour people and the work they do thatbringthem to life.

We aim to ensurediversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require anyreasonableadjustmentto participate in therecruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] your name, location, and what yourequire, we will then be in touch to support your application.

Application Close Date: 25th of November