WorkOS

People Ops

WorkOS • $110K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of People Operations or HR experience in a high-growth startup
  • Experience managing payroll and benefits processes end-to-end
  • Comfortable coordinating compensation cycles and collaborating with Finance
  • Proficient in HRIS and payroll platforms, particularly Rippling
  • Strong process-building skills to minimize operational friction
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and speed
  • Ability to simplify complex operational tasks for employees

Responsibilities

  • Own payroll operations for US and international employees
  • Manage employee benefits, vendor relationships, and educational resources
  • Administer and manage compensation programs and related documentation
  • Prepare employment agreements and compensation change letters
  • Oversee new hire onboarding and offboarding processes
  • Maintain HRIS data integrity and improve related workflows
  • Collaborate with Finance on planning, payroll reconciliation, and reporting
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws and documentation requirements
  • Develop scalable processes for company growth
  • Enhance internal documentation and employee self-service resources

Benefits

  • 401k matching
  • Competitive equity options
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance
  • Fertility benefits through Carrot
  • 20 days of paid vacation, 10 holidays, and unlimited sick leave
  • 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Monthly fitness stipend for gym and wellness activities
  • Commuter benefits for hybrid employees in SF/NYC
  • Unlimited token usage for company perks
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're looking to grow our People Operations team to own the systems and processes that support every employee throughout their time at WorkOS. You'll be responsible for the infrastructure behind payroll, benefits, compensation, HR compliance, and employee lifecycle operations.

This role is ideal for someone who loves building clean, scalable systems and sweating the details. You'll partner closely with Recruiting, Finance, Legal, and managers across the company to ensure every operational touchpoint is thoughtful, accurate, and fast.

Responsibilities
  • Own payroll operations across the US, international employees and contractors
  • Manage employee benefits, annual renewals, vendor relationships, and employee education
  • Administer compensation programs, merit cycles, promotions, market benchmarking, and equity-related processes
  • Prepare and manage employment agreements, compensation change letters, and other employee documentation
  • Own new hire onboarding and offboarding operations
  • Maintain HRIS data integrity and improve People systems and workflows
  • Partner with Finance on headcount planning, payroll reconciliation, and reporting
  • Support compliance across employment law, audits, leaves, and required documentation
  • Build scalable operational processes that can support rapid company growth
  • Improve internal documentation and self-service resources for employees
Requirements
  • Have 5+ years of People Operations or HR experience at a high growth start up
  • Have owned payroll and benefits end-to-end
  • Are comfortable managing compensation cycles and partnering with Finance
  • Have experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms like Rippling
  • Love building processes that remove friction
  • Notice small details before anyone else does
  • Balance speed with accuracy
  • Enjoy making complex operational work feel invisible to employees


Benefits and Perks (US Only) 💖

At WorkOS, we offer resources that emphasize personal and familial well-being. We offer healthcare coverage for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision. We offer parental leave, paid-time off and fully remote working arrangements.

  • 401k matching
  • Competitive Equity
  • Healthcare, dental and vision coverage
  • FSA, ST/LT Disability, Voluntary Life
  • Carrot fertility benefits
  • 20 days paid vacation + 10 holidays + unlimited sick leave
  • 12 weeks fully paid parental leave
  • Fitness: Monthly stipend for gyms, yoga classes, race registrations or whatever keeps you active
  • Wellness: Monthly stipend for a massage, meditations class, therapy, or activities that enhance your well-being
  • Commuter benefits for hybrid employees in SF/NYC
  • Unlimited token usage!

Please inquire directly with our recruiting team for benefits available to those working outside the US.

About WorkOS

WorkOS is a software company that provides developer tools for building enterprise-grade applications. The company was founded in 2019 by Michael Grinich and Hayley Griffin. WorkOS' mission is to make it easy for developers to build applications that integrate with enterprise systems. The company's flagship product is the WorkOS API, which provides a set of tools for building enterprise-grade applications that integrate with popular identity providers, such as Google and Microsoft. WorkOS has raised $10 million in funding from top investors, including Founders Fund and Gradient Ventures.
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