OpenAI is hiring a People (HR) Ops Specialist

OpenAI’s People Operations team is the engine that keeps our employee lifecycle running seamlessly. We are looking for a proactive specialist to be a key driver behind our People Ops goals, ensuring every employee experiences a smooth journey from onboarding through major organizational milestones.

What You'll Do

• Maintain Workday data and ensure updates across the company are accurately reflected, including for open positions, hire records, and internal mobility.
• Respond to inquiries from employees and cross-functional partners with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Support global employee onboarding, including the bespoke needs of executives and acquisitions, while prioritizing timeliness and data accuracy.
• Partner closely with Program owners, Workday Analysts/Engineers, Recruiting Ops, Finance, HRBPs, IT, Workplace Operations, Corporate Security, and others.
• Collaborate across the spectrum of People processes to ensure a holistic, interconnected system.
• Automate processes that involve human touchpoints and optimize others to make them more efficient and resilient to error.
• Continuously measure and act to elevate metrics relating to employees' experience.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in an HR or People Operations role through company and headcount growth.
• Proficiency with Workday and advanced spreadsheet analysis.
• The ability to deconstruct business processes to their core components and identify root causes for gaps or inefficiencies.
• Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex concepts simply.
• Unwavering attention to detail and a commitment to unparalleled excellence in your craft.

Nice to Have

• Passion for building processes that scale, particularly using AI solutions.

Technical Stack

• Workday

Team & Environment

This role reports to the HR Ops Lead.

Benefits & Compensation

• Relocation support for new employees.
• Hybrid model: three days in the office per week with optional work from home on Thursdays and Fridays.
• Open-plan offices with height-adjustable desks, conference rooms, and phone booths.
• Well-stocked kitchens full of snacks and drinks.
• Three in-house prepared meals daily.
• Private outdoor space for working or socializing.
• Nap rooms.
• Private bike storage.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in San Francisco, California.

OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.