People Operations Specialist

Circadia Health • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Circadia Health is a growth-stage healthcare AI company focused on preventing hospitalizations and improving senior care. The People Operations Specialist will be the hands-on engine of the People function, managing day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS data, benefits and payroll administration, and employee support for a diverse workforce across multiple countries. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is detail-oriented, resourceful, and eager to learn. It offers broad exposure to compliance, employee relations, and systems, with opportunities for ownership and growth as the function scales. The position is full-time and based in the El Segundo, CA headquarters.

Requirements

• 2+ years of HR or People Operations experience, preferably in a startup or fast-growing company.
• Hands-on experience with an HRIS and onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Working knowledge of California employment basics (wage and hour, leave, I-9s).
• Exposure to benefits and payroll administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment on handling issues independently versus escalating.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and basic report building.
• Comfort using AI and modern tools to streamline work.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to El Segundo, CA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare, healthtech, or with a field-based workforce.
• Experience working with a PEO or EOR.
• Familiarity with UK or Pakistan employment practices.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full onboarding and offboarding process, including offer paperwork, background checks, I-9s, system access, equipment, and benefits enrollment.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, process changes, and generate routine reports on headcount and attrition.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, leave, and life events, escalating sensitive matters as needed.
• Support compliance efforts by maintaining the employee handbook, tracking leave requests, managing compliance training, and organizing documentation.
• Coordinate performance review cycles, calibration logistics, and pulse surveys, tracking completion and following up with managers.
• Assist with HR tasks for international employees through EOR and local partners in the UK and Pakistan.
• Identify and implement process improvements, document workflows, create templates, and leverage AI/automation tools to enhance efficiency.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
• Impactful work influencing care decisions for seniors
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture with social events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed