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SimSpace

An early-stage cybersecurity software company, SimSpace was founded in 2015 to provide state-of-the-art network emulation and modeling tools that deliver realis

Senior People and Talent Operations Specialist

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$80K - $130K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

Senior People and Talent Operations Specialist

SimSpace

• Own and continuously improve our preboarding and share onboarding experience across systems, communications, and operational processes. • Serve as one of our internal Ashby experts, helping build, optimize, and scale People Workflows, automations, reporting, and employee lifecycle processes. • Partner closely with Hiring and People teams to ensure seamless transitions from candidate to employee. • Manage employee data integrity, audits, workflows, and operational processes across people systems. • Create, maintain, and optimize employee communications, workflows, and automated touchpoints. • Monitor program adoption and utilization, identifying opportunities to increase engagement and effectiveness. • Analyze people, recruiting, onboarding, and employee experience data to identify trends and recommend improvements. • Build dashboards, reports, and insights that help leaders make informed decisions. • Support employee experience, learning, development, and performance programs through operational execution and process optimization. • Identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions that improve accuracy, consistency, and employee experience. • Partner cross-functionally to support new initiatives, systems implementations, and operational improvements. • Act as a trusted operational resource for employees, managers, recruiters, and leaders.

Job Requirements

  • Significant experience with Ashby and maximizing its capabilities.
  • Experience in employee experience optimization and systems administration.
  • Ability to analyze data and recommend continuous improvements.
  • Strong understanding of people operations and employee lifecycle processes.
  • Proficiency in data analytics and reporting tools.
  • Ability to create automated workflows and systems.
  • Excellent collaboration and partnership skills across teams.
  • Ownership mentality and proactive problem-solving approach.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans—coverage starts on day one!
  • Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health.
  • Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match.
  • Take the time you need with unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days.
  • Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments.
  • Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants.
  • Earn $1,500–$3,500 for every qualified hire through our employee referral program.
  • Full- and partial-subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals.
  • Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development.
  • Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community.
  • Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more to simplify life’s details.

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