People Operations Specialist, Onboarding

People Operations Specialist, Onboarding

Core Weave |

Core Weave | Posted Feb 28

Full-time

Sunnyvale

Entry (0-2 yrs)

Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025.

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We’re looking for an experienced and proactive People Operations Specialist to help operate and evolve our onboarding program in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role is designed for someone who demonstrates strong execution, growing functional expertise, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to onboarding program design and continuous improvement.

You will serve as the primary owner of onboarding administration while also supporting the design, iteration, and scaling of onboarding programs. You’ll partner closely with People Partners, Recruiting, IT, and Hiring Managers to deliver a seamless new hire experience and continuously improve how we bring employees into the organization.

• Own end-to-end onboarding administration for new hires, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a consistent, high-quality experience
• Independently manage offer letter, background check, and new hire documentation workflows in partnership with Talent Acquisition
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and ensure compliance with data and documentation standards
• Lead engaging new hire orientation sessions that set a positive tone and inspire excitement about Core Weave’s culture and mission
• Serve as the primary point of contact for onboarding-related questions, resolving issues efficiently and escalating when appropriate
• Support the design and evolution of onboarding programs by contributing operational insights, employee feedback, and data
• Identify inefficiencies, gaps, or risks within onboarding workflows and recommend practical, implementable improvements
• Track onboarding metrics and trends, flagging bottlenecks and opportunities for program or process enhancements

• 3-5+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or a related operational role
• Demonstrated ability to independently own and execute high-volume, detail-oriented processes
• Experience supporting onboarding or employee experience program design
• Working knowledge of core HR processes and employee lifecycle administration
• Experience using Workday and digital tools; strong comfort learning new systems
• Familiarity and interest in leveraging AI tools for HR operations
• Proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel, with the ability to organize and interpret data
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through

• Familiarity with ticketing systems or shared inbox workflows
• Interest in HR analytics or process measurement
• Exposure to agile or continuous improvement methodologies

You’re energized by building onboarding experiences that scale. You take pride in execution and enjoy contributing ideas that make programs better over time. You are passionate about employee experience and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive meaningful results. You’re developing depth in People Operations while beginning to think more strategically about how onboarding design, systems, and execution work together to support the business.

The base salary range for this role is $98,000 to $143,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

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