Vast
Senior People Operations Program Specialist
Long Beach, California, United States · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$104k-$147kDetected 7 days ago
Project ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementProcurementHRISOnboardingResearchCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeAccounts Payable
About the role
- Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030.
- If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
- Furthermore, as Vast's presence outside of the United States continues to grow and scale, the Senior People Operations Program Specialist will lay the groundwork and structure for international HR operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes for all non-employee workers.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable contractor onboarding and offboarding programs that provide structure, visibility, accountability, and consistency across the organization.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Legal, and hiring managers to verify approved Statements of Work (SOWs), consulting agreements, purchase orders, and engagement documentation before onboarding.
- Maintain accurate contingent workforce records and reporting within HRIS and related systems.
- Partner with IT to coordinate system access, equipment provisioning, and access removal.
- Collaborate with Operations and Security teams regarding badge access and workspace needs.
- Work closely with Finance, Accounts Payable, and Supply Chain to support vendor setup and contractor payment processes.
- Support audits related to contingent workforce records, worker classification, and onboarding documentation.
- Maintain compliance with applicable labor laws, data privacy requirements, and internal controls.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for contingent workforce administration.
Requirements
- 3-6 years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, contingent workforce management, vendor management, or workforce administration.
- Experience coordinating onboarding and offboarding programs.
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with HR, Supply Chain,, Legal, Finance, and IT.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Strong understanding of HR processes and compliance fundamentals.
- Experience supporting contingent workforce programs in technology, aerospace, engineering, or high-growth environments.
- Experience supporting international HR operations.
- Knowledge of independent contractor classification requirements and contingent labor compliance.
- Experience with vendor management systems (VMS), workforce management platforms, or procurement systems.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Compensation
- $103,730 - $147,246 USD
- Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
- Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package.
Benefits
- Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Experience with immigration, visa, or international assignment programs.
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