People Operations Partner

Codan Limited•Vancouver, WA

4d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kägwerks is seeking a People Operations Partner to serve as the approachable, on-site HR contact for its Vancouver team while contributing to People Operations across its wider US businesses. The role provides day-to-day support to employees and managers, with a primary focus on recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee administration, and maintaining accurate and confidential HR records. Working closely with the VP, HR Americas and the wider HR team, the People Operations Partner will build local relationships and help employees and managers navigate people processes. The role also includes Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) responsibilities, supporting the Facility Security Officer with local security administration, employee clearance coordination, and security awareness activities. This is an on-site role in Vancouver, Washington, with occasional travel to other US locations. Flexibility to work across US time zones and occasionally with global colleagues is required. US citizenship is required because the role involves handling export-controlled materials, and the successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance. The annual base salary range is US$80,000–$100,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

Around 3–5 years of experience in an HR generalist, HR coordinator, or People Operations role.
Ability to work independently as a local point of contact and exercise judgment about when to seek specialist advice.
Practical experience coordinating recruitment and onboarding, maintaining employee records, and working with HR systems.
Understanding of US HR practices and ability to recognize when Washington-specific or other employment matters need specialist input.
Some exposure to or foundational knowledge of facility or personnel security, such as supporting an FSO, coordinating security clearances, or working in a cleared defense contractor environment.
Willingness to develop security capabilities and complete required training while supporting the FSO.
Approachable, organized, and discreet, with strong attention to detail and reliable follow-through.
Ability to build trust with employees and managers and handle sensitive HR and security information with care.
Flexibility to work across US time zones and occasionally with global colleagues.
US citizenship, due to handling export-controlled materials.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

SuccessFactors experience.
An HR qualification or certification; equivalent practical experience is also valued.

Responsibilities

Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, pre-employment checks, and onboarding in partnership with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition.
Prepare approved employment documentation and coordinate new-starter arrangements with managers, IT, and payroll, including inductions, required training, and early employment check-ins.
Process approved employee changes, leave, and departures while maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and HR system data.
Respond to routine employee and manager queries, explain policies and processes, and promptly escalate sensitive concerns to the appropriate specialist.
Support benefits enrollment, payroll queries, training administration, and standard performance processes in partnership with the wider HR team.
Support employee communications, engagement activities, and improvements to local HR processes.
Assist the FSO with security clearance processing and tracking, security records, visitor controls, and facility access administration.
Support security briefings and refresher training, help prepare for security reviews and self-inspections, and promptly refer security concerns or incidents to the FSO.