People Operations Specialist jobs in United States
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Strava · 1 day ago

People Operations Specialist

Strava is the app for active people, aiming to motivate individuals to live their best active lives. We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented People Operations Specialist to join our People Team, where you will support the employee lifecycle, ensure data accuracy, and foster a positive company culture.

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Responsibilities

Support the employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, and key transitions
Maintain and update employee records, ensuring data accuracy across systems
Coordinate People administration tasks such as preparing contracts, letters, and benefits enrollments
Help ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies by following established processes and escalating exceptions as needed
Provide day-to-day employee support for People-related questions and needs
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and improve People Ops processes
Partner with the People Programs team to support initiatives that foster an engaging workplace
Collaborate with payroll and benefits teams to ensure seamless operations
Support employee engagement initiatives and company-wide events
Have the opportunity to participate in various other special projects across the People Team
Support more complex employee lifecycle scenarios by coordinating next steps, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and escalating appropriately when needed
Serve as front-facing People Ops representative by presenting bi-weekly updates at Strava All Hands meetings
Provide thoughtful, empathetic support to employees while maintaining strict confidentiality
Manage multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail and organization
Proactively identifying opportunities to improve People Ops processes and workflows
Communicate clearly and professionally across all levels of the organization
Act as a culture ambassador, helping to create a positive and inclusive workplace environment
Be highly responsive, working quickly yet meticulously, and being collaborative with your teammates
Bring an ownership mentality to various projects you are involved in
Be comfortable communicating in front of large groups and presenting operational updates clearly and confidently

Qualification

People Operations experienceHR tools proficiencyEmployee lifecycle managementHR compliance knowledgeProcess improvementEmpathyCommunication skillsAttention to detailCollaboration

Required

2+ years of experience in People Operations/ HR Operations in a high-growth environment
Experience supporting onboarding, off-boarding, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle events
Familiarity with HR compliance basics
Highly organized and detail oriented
Track record of creating or improving HR workflows that increase efficiency
Ownership of at least one cross-functional People Ops project
Proficient-to-advanced experience using HR tools such as Workday (or similar HRIS), Ashby (ATS)
Ability to navigate spreadsheets or dashboards with ease
High degree of empathy, integrity, and calm when handling sensitive situations or confidential information
Energized by rapidly evolving environments
Initiative to anticipate team needs, solve problems, and improve the employee experience
Clear, thoughtful communicator—both written and verbal
Excited about supporting people-first culture initiatives, events, and processes

Company

Strava is a social fitness app that tracks running, cycling, and workouts, connecting athletes.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$151.85M
Key Investors
Sequoia CapitalJackson Square VenturesMadrone Capital Partners
2025-05-22Series Unknown
2025-05-22Debt Financing
2020-11-17Series F· $110M

Leadership Team

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Michael Martin
CEO & Board Member
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Rob Terrell
Chief Technology Officer
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