People Operations Specialist Jobs in Seattle, WA
People Operations Specialist jobs in Seattle are concentrated in South Lake Union, Capitol Hill, and the Eastside corridor, across tech, healthcare, and professional services. Employers hiring right now include Pacific Aviation, Brinc, and Impinj. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About BRINC:
At BRINC, we are building the technology that will define the future of emergency response. As a vertically integrated U.S. drone technology company, BRINC designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous drone stations, command-and-control software, and advanced autonomy for public safety. Today, BRINC deploys Drone as First Responder (DFR) networks that dispatch drones directly to 911 calls, providing real-time aerial intelligence before ground units arrive and helping first responders make faster, safer decisions. BRINC serves more than 1,000 public safety customers across all 50 states, is the sole drone supplier to Motorola Solutions, and has raised more than $280 million from leading strategic and technology investors, including Motorola Solutions, Index Ventures, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, and others. BRINC is recruiting exceptional engineers to build the next generation of autonomous emergency-response technology, including flight-critical firmware and advanced pilot-assistance capabilities.
About this Role:
BRINC is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to help shape how we support, develop, and scale our people as the company grows. You’ll partner closely with leaders and employees across the organization, serving as a trusted advisor on everything from performance management and employee relations to organizational design, compensation, talent planning, and team effectiveness. This is not a traditional HRBP role where established processes and playbooks are already in place, you’ll help build them. We’re looking for someone who can balance strong judgment and sound people practices with the speed, pragmatism, and flexibility of a high-growth startup. You should be equally comfortable advising a senior leader through a complex people decision, coaching a manager through a difficult conversation, and rolling up your sleeves to create the process, framework, or solution the business needs. Above all, you’ll help us scale BRINC thoughtfully without losing the ownership, urgency, and mission-driven culture that makes us who we are.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner closely with employees, managers, and senior leaders to provide strategic HR guidance across employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness and other core people matters.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, team effectiveness, leadership development and people-related business decisions.
Coach and develop leaders at all levels, from frontline managers to senior executives, strengthening leadership capabilities and building high-performing teams across the U.S. and Canada.
Provide thoughtful, solutions-oriented guidance on employee relations matters, balancing employee experience, company values and business needs and applicable employment laws and regulations.
Lead and advise on performance management processes, including goal setting, performance concerns, development plans, promotions and other talent decisions.
Own and evolve the company’s compensation philosophy and career architecture, including job levels, career paths, pay ranges, promotion frameworks, and practices that support internal equity, market competitiveness, and employee growth.
Partner with leaders on organizational change and strategic people initiatives, translating business needs into practical HR programs and recommendations and supporting effective implementation.
Analyze workforce and employee data to identify trends, risks and opportunities related to retention, engagement, performance, organizational health and talent development.
Balance strategic partnership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, growing organization, proactively identifying opportunities to improve people practices and business outcomes.
Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee, compensation, performance and organizational matters.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of applicable experience
6+ years of progressive professional human resources experience
Employment Law Knowledge
Extensive Experience with an HRIS (Sequoia preferred)
Preferred Skills:
Experience in an engineering, production or manufacturing environment supporting an exempt and hourly workforce
Demonstrated success at building effective relationships
Ability to lead with a positive attitude and approach challenges head-on
Experience independently handling employee relations issues
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions as well as organize and prioritize work
Demonstrated excellence thriving in a fast-paced environment
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
SHRM-SCP or SPHR a plus.
BRINC Culture Values:
Try the hard stuff
Be innovative - Invent the future
Move fast
Listen to end-users
Strive for excellence
Don’t build a dystopia
Be frugal
Save lives through technology
If you’re interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you’ll apply. We’d love to review your application and get to know more about you!
BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is resolute in cultivating an environment that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion and equity. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering every employee so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance.
Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families
401K plan
Maternity and paternity leave
Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
Flexible work environment
Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)
Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)
Compensation Range: $110K - $180K
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People Operations Specialist Jobs in Seattle: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a people operations specialist job in Seattle?
Focus your search on Seattle's tech and healthcare sectors, which generate the highest volume of people operations roles in the city. South Lake Union, the Eastside corridor, and downtown Seattle are where most openings are posted. Candidates with experience in HRIS platforms, employee lifecycle programs, or benefits administration stand out locally. Connecting with HR and people ops communities through Seattle-area professional groups also opens doors.
Which companies hire people operations specialists in Seattle?
Employers hiring people operations specialists in Seattle right now include Pacific Aviation, Brinc, and Impinj, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Seattle's mix of large enterprise tech companies, regional healthcare systems, and fast-growing startups means demand cuts across employer size and sector.
Are there remote people operations specialist jobs in Seattle?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: analytical and HRIS-heavy positions are more remote-friendly, while onboarding, office operations, and employee relations roles typically require in-person presence. About 66% of people operations specialist openings tied to Seattle are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Project management, data reporting, and policy work are the functions most commonly offered remotely by Seattle employers.
How can I get a people operations specialist job in Seattle with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Seattle is moving into a people operations coordinator or HR assistant role at a mid-size tech company or healthcare organization, which tend to hire and train earlier-career candidates. Seattle's startup ecosystem in South Lake Union frequently posts generalist people ops roles that suit candidates with strong organizational skills and a working knowledge of tools like Workday or BambooHR. Volunteering for HR functions at nonprofits based in Seattle can also build a credible local portfolio.
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