Remote HR Operations Specialist Jobs
Remote HR Operations Specialist jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms, distributed tech companies, and growing SaaS businesses regularly posting openings for professionals who can manage HR processes without an on-site presence. Employers hiring remotely right now include Progressive Leasing, LSL, and REI. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top credentialBachelor's degree in business
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Manager, Global People Operations
Riverbed Technology·Fairfax, Virginia
Job functions:
$126k - $140k/yr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Riverbed. Empower the Experience:
Position:
The Manager, Global People Operations will lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of global HR Operations, ensuring employees receive accurate, consistent, and scalable support across the employee lifecycle. This role oversees a small HR Operations team, supports HR systems and data integrity, drives process improvements, and partners across HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Legal, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and business teams to strengthen service delivery and the employee experience.
What you will do:
Benefits & Perks vary by Country.
About Riverbed:
Riverbed is an equal employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or child birth (including breast feeding), sexual orientation, genetics, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Check us out on:
www.riverbed.com
@LifeAtRiverbed
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Riverbed, the leader in AIOps for observability, helps organizations optimize their users’ experiences by leveraging AI automation for the prevention, identification, and resolution of IT issues. With over 20 years of experience in data collection and AI and machine learning, Riverbed’s open and AI-powered observability platform and solutions optimize digital experiences and greatly improve IT efficiency. Riverbed also offers industry-leading Acceleration solutions that provide fast, agile, secure acceleration of any app, over any network, to users anywhere. Together with our thousands of market-leading customers globally – including 95% of the FORTUNE 100 – we are empowering next-generation digital experiences. Learn more at riverbed.com
Position:
Title: Manager, Global People Operations
Location: Remote - US
Pay Transparency: This position is not based in any specific Company office or geographical location in the United States. As such, the Company is considering applicants who reside anywhere in the United States.
The general salary range for this position in the United States is $126K to $140K. An individual's particular compensation will be determined by the Company, in its sole discretion, in light of the individual's geographical location, education, training, and/or experience. If you would like information on the specific salary range for this position in your specific state, please contact us at recruiting.help@riverbed.com and we would be happy to provide that information.
The Manager, Global People Operations will lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of global HR Operations, ensuring employees receive accurate, consistent, and scalable support across the employee lifecycle. This role oversees a small HR Operations team, supports HR systems and data integrity, drives process improvements, and partners across HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Legal, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and business teams to strengthen service delivery and the employee experience.
- People Leadership and Team Support: Lead, coach, and support two HR Operations team members by setting priorities, guiding workloads, monitoring service delivery, and creating a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented team environment.
- HR Systems, Data Management, and Reporting: Oversee HR systems, employee data, Workday administration, reports, dashboards, and integrations to help ensure accurate records, reliable reporting, strong data integrity, and effective use of HR technology.
- Employee Lifecycle and HR Service Delivery: Support key employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, employee questions, HR case routing, and stakeholder support, with a focus on timely, accurate, and customer-focused service delivery.
- Compliance, Audits, and Policy Administration: Support HR compliance activities, audits, I-9 and E-Verify processes, background checks, data security reviews, policy administration, and related documentation in alignment with company requirements and applicable labor laws.
- Process Improvement, Documentation, and Collaboration: Identify and implement opportunities to improve HR Operations workflows, documentation, employee self-service, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, using technology and automation where appropriate while maintaining privacy, governance, and human oversight.
- Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and Special Projects: Partner with Payroll, Benefits, HR, and Finance teams on payroll exceptions, compensation and benefits documentation, leave-related support, invoice processing, approvals, and special HR projects.
- 6+ years of progressive experience in HR Operations, HRIS, People Operations, or a related HR function, preferably in a global environment.
- 2+ years of people management, team lead, or operational oversight experience preferred.
- Strong HRIS experience, preferably with Workday.
- Strong analytical, auditing, dashboard management, and reporting skills, including experience creating recurring and ad hoc reports.
- Understanding of employment laws, HR compliance requirements, data security practices, and policy administration.
- Experience with process design, workflow optimization, documentation, and continuous improvement within HR Operations.
- High level Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Reporting.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, diplomacy, and sensitivity when handling confidential information.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience with tools such as NetSuite, Docebo, performance systems, ATS platforms, or other HR technologies is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Our employee benefits including flexible workplace policies, employee resource groups, learning and development resources, career progression pathways, and community engagement initiatives are some of the reasons why we have had great success in bringing in new talent. In addition, our global employee wellness programs are crafted to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our employees.
Benefits & Perks vary by Country.
With a 20-year history of innovation, Riverbed is agile and proven—and we continue to disrupt the market with differentiated solutions that help customers deliver secure, seamless digital experiences and accelerate enterprise performance. We are relentlessly customer-first: we listen, learn, and act with urgency to solve real problems and earn trust every day. We pair bold ideas with operational efficiency, simplifying how we work, focusing on what matters most, and delivering with quality and speed. Fueled by a will to win, we set ambitious goals, hold ourselves accountable, and raise the bar through measurable outcomes. At the center of it all are our people—bringing our best selves to work with a shared commitment to excellence, transparency, and open communication. We strive to be an inclusive, fair, and enjoyable workplace where respect and wellbeing are prioritized. We are committed to our people, partners, and customers while supporting the communities where we work and live. It’s the Power of WE that binds us together and drives high-impact success.
Riverbed is an equal employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or child birth (including breast feeding), sexual orientation, genetics, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Check us out on:
www.riverbed.com
@LifeAtRiverbed
#LI-ED1
Riverbed Technology
Manager, Global People Operations
Fairfax, Virginia
New 20h ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$126k - $140k/yr
Remote (US)
Job Description
Riverbed. Empower the Experience:
Position:
The Manager, Global People Operations will lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of global HR Operations, ensuring employees receive accurate, consistent, and scalable support across the employee lifecycle. This role oversees a small HR Operations team, supports HR systems and data integrity, drives process improvements, and partners across HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Legal, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and business teams to strengthen service delivery and the employee experience.
What you will do:
Benefits & Perks vary by Country.
About Riverbed:
Riverbed is an equal employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or child birth (including breast feeding), sexual orientation, genetics, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Check us out on:
www.riverbed.com
@LifeAtRiverbed
Tags:
Riverbed, the leader in AIOps for observability, helps organizations optimize their users’ experiences by leveraging AI automation for the prevention, identification, and resolution of IT issues. With over 20 years of experience in data collection and AI and machine learning, Riverbed’s open and AI-powered observability platform and solutions optimize digital experiences and greatly improve IT efficiency. Riverbed also offers industry-leading Acceleration solutions that provide fast, agile, secure acceleration of any app, over any network, to users anywhere. Together with our thousands of market-leading customers globally – including 95% of the FORTUNE 100 – we are empowering next-generation digital experiences. Learn more at riverbed.com
Position:
Title: Manager, Global People Operations
Location: Remote - US
Pay Transparency: This position is not based in any specific Company office or geographical location in the United States. As such, the Company is considering applicants who reside anywhere in the United States.
The general salary range for this position in the United States is $126K to $140K. An individual's particular compensation will be determined by the Company, in its sole discretion, in light of the individual's geographical location, education, training, and/or experience. If you would like information on the specific salary range for this position in your specific state, please contact us at recruiting.help@riverbed.com and we would be happy to provide that information.
The Manager, Global People Operations will lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of global HR Operations, ensuring employees receive accurate, consistent, and scalable support across the employee lifecycle. This role oversees a small HR Operations team, supports HR systems and data integrity, drives process improvements, and partners across HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Legal, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and business teams to strengthen service delivery and the employee experience.
- People Leadership and Team Support: Lead, coach, and support two HR Operations team members by setting priorities, guiding workloads, monitoring service delivery, and creating a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented team environment.
- HR Systems, Data Management, and Reporting: Oversee HR systems, employee data, Workday administration, reports, dashboards, and integrations to help ensure accurate records, reliable reporting, strong data integrity, and effective use of HR technology.
- Employee Lifecycle and HR Service Delivery: Support key employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, employee questions, HR case routing, and stakeholder support, with a focus on timely, accurate, and customer-focused service delivery.
- Compliance, Audits, and Policy Administration: Support HR compliance activities, audits, I-9 and E-Verify processes, background checks, data security reviews, policy administration, and related documentation in alignment with company requirements and applicable labor laws.
- Process Improvement, Documentation, and Collaboration: Identify and implement opportunities to improve HR Operations workflows, documentation, employee self-service, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, using technology and automation where appropriate while maintaining privacy, governance, and human oversight.
- Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and Special Projects: Partner with Payroll, Benefits, HR, and Finance teams on payroll exceptions, compensation and benefits documentation, leave-related support, invoice processing, approvals, and special HR projects.
- 6+ years of progressive experience in HR Operations, HRIS, People Operations, or a related HR function, preferably in a global environment.
- 2+ years of people management, team lead, or operational oversight experience preferred.
- Strong HRIS experience, preferably with Workday.
- Strong analytical, auditing, dashboard management, and reporting skills, including experience creating recurring and ad hoc reports.
- Understanding of employment laws, HR compliance requirements, data security practices, and policy administration.
- Experience with process design, workflow optimization, documentation, and continuous improvement within HR Operations.
- High level Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Reporting.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, diplomacy, and sensitivity when handling confidential information.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience with tools such as NetSuite, Docebo, performance systems, ATS platforms, or other HR technologies is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Our employee benefits including flexible workplace policies, employee resource groups, learning and development resources, career progression pathways, and community engagement initiatives are some of the reasons why we have had great success in bringing in new talent. In addition, our global employee wellness programs are crafted to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our employees.
Benefits & Perks vary by Country.
With a 20-year history of innovation, Riverbed is agile and proven—and we continue to disrupt the market with differentiated solutions that help customers deliver secure, seamless digital experiences and accelerate enterprise performance. We are relentlessly customer-first: we listen, learn, and act with urgency to solve real problems and earn trust every day. We pair bold ideas with operational efficiency, simplifying how we work, focusing on what matters most, and delivering with quality and speed. Fueled by a will to win, we set ambitious goals, hold ourselves accountable, and raise the bar through measurable outcomes. At the center of it all are our people—bringing our best selves to work with a shared commitment to excellence, transparency, and open communication. We strive to be an inclusive, fair, and enjoyable workplace where respect and wellbeing are prioritized. We are committed to our people, partners, and customers while supporting the communities where we work and live. It’s the Power of WE that binds us together and drives high-impact success.
Riverbed is an equal employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or child birth (including breast feeding), sexual orientation, genetics, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Check us out on:
www.riverbed.com
@LifeAtRiverbed
#LI-ED1
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote HR operations specialist jobs.
- Two or more years of HR operations or generalist experience in a corporate environment
- Proficiency in at least one major HRIS platform such as Workday, ADP, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment compliance requirements including FMLA and ADA
- Experience managing benefits administration, open enrollment, or leave coordination processes
- Strong data accuracy skills with experience maintaining employee records and generating HR reports
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification preferred by many mid-size and enterprise employers
Tips for Your Remote HR Operations Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote hr operations specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check regularly and apply to roles that match your HRIS experience and preferred team size as soon as they post, because remote openings close fast.
Show your HRIS platform experience clearly
Remote hr operations specialist roles almost always require hands-on work in systems like Workday, ADP Workforce Now, or BambooHR. List the platforms you've used in your resume and describe what you actually did inside them, not just that you know them.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote HR teams run on written communication. Write your cover letter and any work samples the way you'd write an internal Slack update or a process doc, clear, structured, and self-contained, so hiring managers can see you'll communicate well without in-person context.
Prepare for remote-specific interview formats
Many remote employers use asynchronous video or written take-home screens before a live interview. Practice explaining your HR process work concisely on camera and without prompts, since your ability to communicate independently is part of what they're evaluating.
Remote HR Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote hr operations specialist job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, because they have the systems and culture to support remote HR work from day one. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and hands-on experience with HRIS platforms like Workday, ADP, or BambooHR. Candidates who can demonstrate async collaboration and process documentation skills stand out over those with equivalent experience who have only worked on-site.
Which companies hire remote hr operations specialists?
Employers currently hiring remote hr operations specialists include Progressive Leasing, LSL, and REI, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first technology companies, health-tech platforms, and fast-scaling SaaS firms are among the most consistent hirers of hr operations specialists in distributed team environments.
Can you get a remote hr operations specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to manage your own workload from day one without in-person guidance. Smaller remote-first companies and HR outsourcing firms are the most open to candidates early in their careers. Showing proficiency with HRIS tools, completing an HR certification, or demonstrating experience coordinating processes in any administrative capacity can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote hr operations specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated HRIS experience, HR certifications like SHRM-CP or PHR, and a record of managing processes like onboarding, benefits administration, or compliance over a four-year degree. For roles at larger enterprises, a degree in human resources or business is more commonly expected, but smaller remote-first companies are more flexible when a candidate can show real, documented results.
Which industries hire the most remote hr operations specialists?
The sectors hiring the most remote hr operations specialists are Technology & Software, Education, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These industries rely on distributed workforces and need hr operations specialists who can manage people processes, compliance, and HRIS administration across multiple time zones without a central office.
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