People Operations Specialist; US or Canada

People Operations Specialist (US or Canada)

This range is provided by Panopto. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Company Overview: At Panopto, we are driven by a powerful purpose: to be the leader in visual and audio‑based learning. We empower learners with interactive video and obsessively understand our users’ goals to deliver solutions that truly matter. Backed by a leading private equity firm, we are a team of about 200 professionals dedicated to doing the most impactful work of our careers.

As we continue to grow, we seek an experienced HR Generalist to join our team.

Position Summary: As a People Operations Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring a seamless People experience and reliable People & Culture operations. This role is a backfill for our long‑term People Ops resource and expands to cover the wider responsibilities of a full‑time specialist. You will manage day‑to‑day administration of core HR systems, processes, and programs, while owning projects that drive efficiency, compliance, and engagement across the People lifecycle.

Reporting to the VP, People & Culture, this role is highly visible and offers the opportunity to shape and strengthen Panopto’s people operations as we scale globally.

• People Lifecycle Administration – own onboarding and offboarding processes, lead new hire orientation, and coordinate People change‑management activities (role changes, promotions, exits, etc.).
• Systems Administration & People Data – serve as the primary administrator for HRIS and payroll platforms (Tri Net, Deel, and future systems); ensure data integrity through regular audits and reporting; support position management and headcount tracking.
• Compensation & Benefits Support – own compensation benchmarking research and data maintenance; assist with annual compensation cycles, benefits enrollment, and employment verifications; partner with brokers and vendors to resolve benefit questions.
• Process & Compliance – maintain compliant employment records across geographies; ensure timely processing of employment verifications and audits; support visa/work authorization tracking as needed.
• People Programs & Projects – support engagement surveys, manager feedback cycles, and training programs; partner with People & Culture leadership on special projects that advance efficiency, compliance, and People experience; identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve people self‑service.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in HR roles.
• Strong comprehension of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Excellent organizational, communication, relational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), and other office software.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Adaptability and ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments while maintaining commitment to deadlines.
• Ability to react with appropriate urgency to situations and events requiring quick response or turnaround.

The People Experience team is at the forefront of our priorities y are committed to enhancing the People Experience and cultivating a thriving work environment by fostering connection and empowering growth among our Peoples. The team serves our Peoples and leaders by delivering and executing strategic HR initiatives centered around workforce enablement, culture development, and People value.

Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We want people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways—not just candidates who check all the boxes. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come,…