People Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Senior People Operations Specialist. Location: Los Angeles, California

You will report to the People Operations Manager in Sydney and serve as the main People Operations contact for US and European employees; The role involves managing the full employee lifecycle, improving HR processes, and supporting managers and staff to drive a positive culture.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and improve day-to-day People Operations processes.
• Generate people metrics reports and share actionable insights.
• Support and improve employee experience and retention through continuous feedback.
• Provide HR support across onboarding, performance management, and separations.
• Develop tools and resources to enable staff self-service;
• Maintain and optimize the HRIS and employee records.
• Act as the main HR liaison for US-based employees, including benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with US and California labor laws, and assist with global employment law alignment.
• Support cyclical processes such as performance reviews, compensation reviews, benchmarking, and engagement surveys.
• Carry out additional duties aligned with your skills and training.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive HR/People Operations experience.
• Strong expertise in performance management, employee relations, and California labor law.
• Proven ability to design and implement People programs aligned with business goals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Ability to balance employee needs with business requirements.
• Proficiency with HR systems and interest in automation and efficiency.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience in startups or scaleups, ideally in tech.
• Exposure to international HR practices, especially UK and German labor law.

Salary and Benefits:

• Base salary: $110,000–$180,000, depending on skills, experience, and location.
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses, equity options, and performance rewards.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Paid parental leave and wellness budget.
• Equity ownership opportunities;
• Personal development support.
• Inclusive, diverse culture with programs such as Global Women in Quantum.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the future of quantum technology.