People Operations Specialist

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance. 

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR. 

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody’s perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. 

A Brief Overview
The People Operations Specialist will provide day to day people support to aligned People Success, People Business Partners (PBP) and their affiliated business units, as well as, the broader TriNet colleague population, to support in the achievement of TriNet business objectives.

What you will do

• Provide day to day people business operational and corporate people administrative support to aligned People Success/PBPs teams, their affiliated business functions and internal colleagues
• Assist and guide dedicated PBP teams and business functions with people operational requirements through business changes, organizational developments, and daily functions
• Develop and maintain knowledge of company specific policies and practices, including benefit programs/offerings, onboarding/offboarding, immigration/visa processing and accompanying compliance requirements
• Assist in coordinating corporate people activities, including operations and compliance, with some involvement with systems, reporting and recruiting support, ensuring tracking status and follow through
• Participate in business/corporate meetings, as directed, to build business acumen and provide influence around relevant people operations processes
• Program/project participation, as needed
• Leverage and stay current with TriNet’s collaborative systems, tools and technologies to enhance process efficiencies
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Oracle HCM functionality, including Help Desk Service Request response capabilities, to support TriNet colleague population, as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or 
• equivalent education and work experience 

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 2 plus years experience in a related job function required 

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with multiple HR subject areas including employment laws, benefits, performance management, compensation, immigration, employee relations; and how they are translated and applied to policies 
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities 
• Possess strong verbal and written communication acumen and expresses thoughts in an organized, concise manner 
• Ability to build relationships with cross functional TriNet colleagues. 
• Exercise outstanding problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrates diplomatic and tactful approach; non-confrontational 
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace 
• Commits to continuous learning; being self‐motivated and self‐ directed 
• Ability to work independently with sense of urgency to task completion 
• Adhere to and strive to exceed established important metrics aligned to daily functions/activities 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

Licenses and Certifications

• PHR or SHRM certification desired 

Travel Requirements
Minimal

Work Environment

• Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting[at]trinet.com to request such an accommodation.