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People Operations Specialist
Remote, US/ Pune, India
About HG
HG Insights is the pioneer of Revenue Growth Intelligence. For more than a decade, we have delivered comprehensive, AI-driven datasets on B2B buyers, technology adoption, IT spend, and buyer intent, sourced from billions of data points.
Today, we are a trusted partner to Fortune 500 technology companies, hyperscalers, and innovative B2B vendors seeking precise go-to-market analytics and decision-making. Through an evolving suite of AI agents that incorporate first-party data and buyer signals, HG Insights enables AI-powered GTM automation across sales, marketing, RevOps, and data analytics teams, modernizing GTM execution from strategy through activation.
About the Role
At HG Insights, our people are everything and this role exists to make sure they feel that every single day. We are looking for a People Operations Specialist who is not just experienced, but genuinely passionate about building people functions that work. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who has been in the trenches of building HR from the ground up ideally in a fast-moving, high-growth technology environment and who knows what it takes to create structure, clarity and consistency without losing the human touch along the way. You will be reporting to the Senior Director, People and will be the engine behind our People team across the region executing with precision, consistency and care while our People leaders set the strategy and roadmap.
This role was created because our US people's needs have grown significantly and the complexity that comes with that growth deserves dedicated, expert attention. From contracts and benefits administration to immigration law and policy writing, you will own the pieces of our US people function that require real depth, real expertise and real commitment to getting things right. If you are a high-agency builder who thrives on taking ownership and turning ambiguity into structure, this role is for you. We need someone who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and do the heavy lifting, but who also wants the autonomy to design, iterate, and scale the processes that define our People Experience.
- Own the drafting, review and management of all AMER employment contracts, offer letters, amendments and separation agreements
- Ensure all employment documentation is legally compliant, up to date and aligned with US federal and state requirements
- Partner with legal counsel where required on complex or non-standard employment arrangements
- Own end-to-end US benefits administration health, dental, vision, 401(k), wellness reimbursements and all ancillary benefits
- Manage open enrolment processes, vendor relationships and employee benefits queries with accuracy and care
- Ensure benefits programmes are competitive, compliant and clearly communicated to all US employees
- Design, write and maintain US people policies that are legally compliant, clearly written and genuinely employee-friendly
- Proactively track changes in AMER federal and state employment law and update policies and practices before they become a problem
- Ensure our US Employee Handbook is current, consistent and reflects who we are as a company
- Manage all US immigration processes including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, green card sponsorship and I-9 compliance
- Partner with external immigration counsel to ensure timely and accurate processing of all visa and work authorisation cases
- Serve as the internal point of expertise on immigration matters advising employees and managers with clarity and confidence
- Support the full US employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding ensuring every touchpoint is smooth, consistent and handled with care
- Be the trusted, go-to person for US employees on all people-related queries and processes
- Partner with the broader global People team to ensure US processes are aligned with global standards and frameworks
- Support HRIS data integrity, reporting accuracy and system adoption across all people platforms
- Partner with senior People leaders to evaluate, select and implement the HR systems and tools that will power our people function
- Drive employee engagement initiatives, pulse surveys and action planning globally
- Collaborate closely with Finance, IT, Talent Acquisition and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, streamline operations and elevate the overall employee experience end to end.
Minimum Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive HR / People experience with strong US specific expertise
- Proven experience in a SMB SaaS or technology company you understand the pace, the constraints and the opportunity
- Hands-on experience with US benefits administration you have managed open enrolment, vendor relationships and employee queries
- Hands-on experience with one or more HRIS platforms such as Workday, Namely, BambooHR, SAP SuccessFactors, Rippling or Lattice with proven ability to implement, optimise and manage these systems at scale
- Strong knowledge of US employment law across federal and multiple state jurisdictions
- Demonstrable experience managing US immigration processes H-1B, OPT, green card and I-9 compliance
- Excellent policy writing skills you can translate complex legal requirements into clear, readable language
- Experience drafting and reviewing employment contracts and separation agreements
- A self-starter who takes ownership, operates with high integrity and thrives in a lean, fast-moving environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a global People team across multiple regions
- Exposure to compensation benchmarking and total rewards in a US tech environment
- Experience leveraging AI tools to improve HR processes and efficiency
What we offer/Benefits
We take care of our people fully and genuinely. Every HG Insights employee receives comprehensive healthcare coverage for themselves and their families, a monthly wellness reimbursement and access to Able To professional mental health coaching for stress, anxiety and depression support as per the regions. For your financial future, US employees benefit from a 401(k) with up to 5% company matching and UK and India employees are enrolled in a pension scheme. Every employee also receives stock options because the people who build this company should share in its success.
A remote first role within the United States/India, complemented by periodic travel to HG Insights hub locations for key business and team engagements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HG Insights is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event of a recruiter or agency submitting a resume or candidate without a signed agreement being in place, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire such candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of HG Insights.
People Operations Specialist
Remote, US/ Pune, India
About HG
HG Insights is the pioneer of Revenue Growth Intelligence. For more than a decade, we have delivered comprehensive, AI-driven datasets on B2B buyers, technology adoption, IT spend, and buyer intent, sourced from billions of data points.
Today, we are a trusted partner to Fortune 500 technology companies, hyperscalers, and innovative B2B vendors seeking precise go-to-market analytics and decision-making. Through an evolving suite of AI agents that incorporate first-party data and buyer signals, HG Insights enables AI-powered GTM automation across sales, marketing, RevOps, and data analytics teams, modernizing GTM execution from strategy through activation.
About the Role
At HG Insights, our people are everything and this role exists to make sure they feel that every single day. We are looking for a People Operations Specialist who is not just experienced, but genuinely passionate about building people functions that work. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who has been in the trenches of building HR from the ground up ideally in a fast-moving, high-growth technology environment and who knows what it takes to create structure, clarity and consistency without losing the human touch along the way. You will be reporting to the Senior Director, People and will be the engine behind our People team across the region executing with precision, consistency and care while our People leaders set the strategy and roadmap.
This role was created because our US people's needs have grown significantly and the complexity that comes with that growth deserves dedicated, expert attention. From contracts and benefits administration to immigration law and policy writing, you will own the pieces of our US people function that require real depth, real expertise and real commitment to getting things right. If you are a high-agency builder who thrives on taking ownership and turning ambiguity into structure, this role is for you. We need someone who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and do the heavy lifting, but who also wants the autonomy to design, iterate, and scale the processes that define our People Experience.
- Own the drafting, review and management of all AMER employment contracts, offer letters, amendments and separation agreements
- Ensure all employment documentation is legally compliant, up to date and aligned with US federal and state requirements
- Partner with legal counsel where required on complex or non-standard employment arrangements
- Own end-to-end US benefits administration health, dental, vision, 401(k), wellness reimbursements and all ancillary benefits
- Manage open enrolment processes, vendor relationships and employee benefits queries with accuracy and care
- Ensure benefits programmes are competitive, compliant and clearly communicated to all US employees
- Design, write and maintain US people policies that are legally compliant, clearly written and genuinely employee-friendly
- Proactively track changes in AMER federal and state employment law and update policies and practices before they become a problem
- Ensure our US Employee Handbook is current, consistent and reflects who we are as a company
- Manage all US immigration processes including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, green card sponsorship and I-9 compliance
- Partner with external immigration counsel to ensure timely and accurate processing of all visa and work authorisation cases
- Serve as the internal point of expertise on immigration matters advising employees and managers with clarity and confidence
- Support the full US employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding ensuring every touchpoint is smooth, consistent and handled with care
- Be the trusted, go-to person for US employees on all people-related queries and processes
- Partner with the broader global People team to ensure US processes are aligned with global standards and frameworks
- Support HRIS data integrity, reporting accuracy and system adoption across all people platforms
- Partner with senior People leaders to evaluate, select and implement the HR systems and tools that will power our people function
- Drive employee engagement initiatives, pulse surveys and action planning globally
- Collaborate closely with Finance, IT, Talent Acquisition and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, streamline operations and elevate the overall employee experience end to end.
Minimum Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive HR / People experience with strong US specific expertise
- Proven experience in a SMB SaaS or technology company you understand the pace, the constraints and the opportunity
- Hands-on experience with US benefits administration you have managed open enrolment, vendor relationships and employee queries
- Hands-on experience with one or more HRIS platforms such as Workday, Namely, BambooHR, SAP SuccessFactors, Rippling or Lattice with proven ability to implement, optimise and manage these systems at scale
- Strong knowledge of US employment law across federal and multiple state jurisdictions
- Demonstrable experience managing US immigration processes H-1B, OPT, green card and I-9 compliance
- Excellent policy writing skills you can translate complex legal requirements into clear, readable language
- Experience drafting and reviewing employment contracts and separation agreements
- A self-starter who takes ownership, operates with high integrity and thrives in a lean, fast-moving environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a global People team across multiple regions
- Exposure to compensation benchmarking and total rewards in a US tech environment
- Experience leveraging AI tools to improve HR processes and efficiency
What we offer/Benefits
We take care of our people fully and genuinely. Every HG Insights employee receives comprehensive healthcare coverage for themselves and their families, a monthly wellness reimbursement and access to Able To professional mental health coaching for stress, anxiety and depression support as per the regions. For your financial future, US employees benefit from a 401(k) with up to 5% company matching and UK and India employees are enrolled in a pension scheme. Every employee also receives stock options because the people who build this company should share in its success.
A remote first role within the United States/India, complemented by periodic travel to HG Insights hub locations for key business and team engagements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HG Insights is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event of a recruiter or agency submitting a resume or candidate without a signed agreement being in place, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire such candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of HG Insights.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations lead jobs.
- Five or more years of HR or people operations experience, including team lead or program ownership
- Demonstrated proficiency with an HRIS platform such as Workday, BambooHR, or Rippling
- Experience designing or administering performance management and employee engagement programs
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment law, leave management, and compliance requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, or a related field
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your People Operations Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
People ops lead roles in a 50-person startup demand very different things than those at a 5,000-person enterprise. Adjust your resume to reflect the complexity and scale of the environment you're targeting, using concrete examples from similar-sized organizations.
Highlight cross-functional project ownership
Hiring managers for people operations leads want evidence you've driven initiatives end-to-end, not just supported them. Call out specific projects where you owned the roadmap, coordinated with legal, finance, or leadership, and delivered measurable outcomes.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists people operations lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for systems and data questions
Interviewers frequently ask people ops lead candidates to walk through how they've used HRIS platforms, run workforce reports, or built dashboards. Have two or three concrete examples ready that show you can translate people data into decisions leadership acted on.
Research the company's current HR maturity
Before your interview, look for signals about whether the company is building its people function from scratch or optimizing an existing one. Your talking points should shift depending on whether they need a builder or an optimizer, since those roles require a very different pitch.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, ask clarifying questions about team size, reporting structure, and budget authority before accepting. People ops lead titles vary widely in actual influence, so confirming what you'll own prevents mismatched expectations after you start.
People Operations Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most people operations leads?
The most active employers for people operations leads right now are Target, Walmart, and Amazon, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at growth-stage technology companies, healthcare systems, and professional services firms expanding their HR functions.
How many people operations lead jobs are remote?
About 41% of people operations lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the function's ability to operate across distributed teams. Roles focused on employee experience design, HR systems administration, and people analytics tend to be most accessible remotely, while generalist and culture-heavy positions more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a people operations lead?
Start by building a foundation in core HR disciplines such as recruiting, benefits, compliance, and employee relations, typically through HR coordinator or generalist roles. Move into program ownership by leading a cross-functional initiative like a performance cycle or an HRIS implementation. Develop fluency with people analytics and HR technology, then seek a senior individual contributor or team lead role that positions you for the step into people operations lead.
Can you get hired as a people operations lead with limited experience?
It's uncommon to land a people operations lead role without prior HR experience, but you can accelerate your path by taking on stretch assignments that build program ownership, even in adjacent functions like operations or project management. Smaller companies and startups are more open to candidates who demonstrate strong systems thinking and a clear grasp of people strategy, even if their formal HR tenure is shorter than typical.
What does the people operations lead interview process look like?
Most people operations lead interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your background and leadership philosophy, and a panel round with HR peers, cross-functional partners, and senior leadership. Many employers also include a case study or take-home exercise asking you to diagnose a people challenge or design a program. References and a final leadership conversation are typical before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to people operations lead jobs?
You can find and apply to people operations lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected through a third-party platform.
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