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People Operations Associate

Verkada - San Mateo, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-13

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Salary: USD 110,000 - 140,000 / annual

Verkada is a rapidly scaling AI-powered physical security platform serving 30,000+ customers (including 100+ Fortune 500 companies) with a $5.8B valuation and $1B+ in annualized bookings. The company provides integrated solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management across 170+ countries. As a People Operations Associate, you will be a strategic partner to the People team, driving operational excellence and employee experience at a hyper-growth tech company. This is a hands-on role that bridges HR processes, data analytics, and employee support—designed for someone who wants to build and scale people programs alongside a rapidly expanding organization. Key Responsibilities: - Drive the complete employee journey by partnering cross-functionally (People Partners, Payroll, Recruiting, Compensation, Finance, HRIS) to execute seamless onboarding, lifecycle management, and offboarding processes. - Deliver data-driven insights by leveraging HRIS tools to build reporting dashboards and transform raw data into actionable intelligence for People Partners and business leaders. - Serve as the primary support resource for complex employee inquiries spanning benefits, leave of absence, payroll, mobility, and immigration matters, ensuring a frictionless experience. - Co-pilot key talent programs including performance management cycles and employee recognition initiatives. - Identify process bottlenecks and support the rollout, communication, and change management of new People initiatives to scale efficiently. The role requires 5 days per week in-office presence at Verkada's San Mateo headquarters to support the company's thriving in-office culture. Requirements: - 3+ years of experience in an HR or People Operations role, ideally within a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment. - BA/BS degree required; MBA or Master's degree is a strong plus. - Strong technical proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) and Excel. - Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills; ability to communicate efficiently with senior leadership. - Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity with a positive, problem-solving attitude. - Must be independently authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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