People Operations Specialist

Company: YugabyteDB
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

At Yugabyte , we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications. YugabyteDB is our PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native apps. Resilient, scalable, and flexible, it runs on any cloud and enables developers to become instantly productive using well-known APIs.We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company.The transactional database market is estimated to grow to $64B by 2025. YugabyteDB is cloud-native by design, has on-demand horizontal scalability, and supports geographical distribution of data using built-in replication. This means that we are well-positioned to meet market demand for geo-distributed, high-scale, high-performance workloads. Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte. Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it’s 100% open source. Many of the world's leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands. About the Role Yugabyte is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and detail-oriented People Operations Specialist to join the Yugabyte People Team. This role has a high opportunity for growth and will offer a wide range of skill development across the HR and People function. As a member of this dynamic team, you will focus on delivering an extraordinary employee experience, building positive relationships with our employees, and cultivating a company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance. This is a hybrid position, based in Sunnyvale, CA. Key Responsibilities Managing day-to-day People operations activities including onboarding (background screenings, I-9 processing), employee data management, benefits administration, and off-boarding Ensuring People operations are compliant with company policies and procedures, legal requirements, and industry best practices Administering People systems and tools, including HRIS, benefits administration systems, and other related systems Working closely with cross-functional teams such as Finance, IT etc. to ensure the timely execution of employee transactions Analyzing People data and metrics, produce reports, and recommend solutions for improvement Developing and implementing People policies and procedures Providing administrative support with various People projects and initiatives (ex. open enrollment, HR technology implementation, employee events, trainings, etc.) Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 2-5 years of relevant experience in HR operations, HRIS (ADP) and benefits administration Comfortability with Human Resources systems and tools, including ADP Workforce Now, benefits administration systems and other related systems Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills Naturally interpersonal with strong EQ and high-empathy communication style Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously Introductory or higher familiarity of Human Resources policies and procedures, legal requirements, and industry best practices Preferred Qualifications Experience in a startup or rapidly scaling organization Experience within a global workforce, including India, UK or Canada We feel strongly about equal pay for equal work, and transparency in compensation is one way to help achieve that. The cash compensation for this role is market-competitive, with a range of $100,000-$120,000 base salary. Our packages also include equity and benefits including competitive health plans, retirement plans, and unlimited paid time off (PTO). The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The actual pay will vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, and skill level. Due to the Proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers”, which went into effect on September 21, 2025, at this time we are no longer able to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions filed after September 21, 2025 for new hires. We are still able to consider candidates who require H-1B extensions, changes of employer, or other types of work authorization. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : As an equal opportunity employer, Yugabyte is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. To review Yugabyte's Privacy Policy please visit Yugabyte Privacy Notice .

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