Senior People Operations Specialist — HRIS & Compliance

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Unlimited drinks and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies, a leader in autonomy at sea, seeks a senior People Operations professional to own onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management and compliance. You will partner with Payroll, Legal, Recruiting and Leadership to navigate complex issues and drive company-wide HR initiatives in a fast‑growing environment.

This role requires 5–7 years of HR experience, a bachelor’s degree, knowledge of US and international employment laws, and strong confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in HR, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment, with a track record of leading HR initiatives.
• Familiarity with U.S. employment laws and regulations; international employment law/regulation experience or experience with global workforce management.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain HRIS, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process for new hires and departing employees including administration of background checks, drug screens and I-9 forms for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and, where applicable, international employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain compliant and organized employee records (physical and digital), ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they stay up to date and compliant with applicable laws.
• HR Projects and Communications support ad hoc HR projects, including engagement surveys, employee initiatives, and internal communications.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding People policies, benefits, payroll, and systems.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Recruiting, Payroll, and Legal to ensure alignment across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

HRIS management

Confidentiality

HR software

Microsoft Office

Independent working

US employment law

International employment law

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Saronic Technologies, a leader in autonomy at sea, seeks a senior People Operations professional to own onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management and compliance. You will partner with Payroll, Legal, Recruiting and Leadership to navigate complex issues and drive company-wide HR initiatives in a fast‑growing environment.

This role requires 5–7 years of HR experience, a bachelor’s degree, knowledge of US and international employment laws, and strong confidentiality.