Senior People Operations Specialist I

About the role

Carbon is seeking an experienced professional to manage critical administrative functions including benefits, leave, and immigration compliance. You will serve as a key point of contact for employee inquiries while maintaining high standards for data accuracy and vendor management.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Oversee benefits programs such as 401(k) and international plans while managing relationships with brokers and carriers.
• Handle workers compensation claims and manage leaves of absence in accordance with FMLA, ADA, and state regulations like CFRA.
• Act as the primary contact for immigration matters, coordinating with legal counsel and tracking case status for visas and green card filings.
• Administer employee recognition platforms and coordinate well-being initiatives.
• Resolve complex employee inquiries regarding benefits and operations with high discretion.
• Provide guidance to staff on policy matters and support HRIS data integrity.
• Execute compliance-related training programs including anti-harassment initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree with 5+ years of experience, or master degree with 3+ years of experience, or equivalent professional background.
• Proficiency in benefits administration, leave management, and immigration compliance.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues independently.
• Experience using Workday or a similar HRIS.
• Must be based in Sunnyvale, CA.
• No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship available for this role.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as CEBS, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience with leave management platforms like Cocoon.
• Background supporting a global workforce, specifically in the UK, Germany, Japan, or Mexico.

Skills & tools

• Workday
• Benefits administration
• Leave management (FMLA, ADA, CFRA)
• Immigration compliance
• Vendor relations

Practical notes

• This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the Sunnyvale office.
• Candidates must review the Carbon Privacy Notice for Employees, Independent Contractors and Job Applicants prior to submitting an application.