People Operations Specialist [IC1 - IC2]

Hours & Location

This position can be remote, however, we’d prefer for teammate to be based in Austin or Vancouver due to our office presence in those locations.  

We do not subscribe to “I do my best work when I work 40 hours a week.”  People we hire at Sourcegraph believe that building outstanding things means working very hard — smarter and more hours than the competition.

Preferred locations:

• Austin, Texas 
• Denver, Colorado
• San Francisco
• Vancouver, Canada

Why this job is exciting

As a People Operations Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our People processes run smoothly, efficiently, and compliantly across multiple regions. You’ll gain hands-on experience with HR systems, compliance documentation, onboarding, and operational support—all while being part of a fast-paced, collaborative team. If you’re eager to grow in People Ops, love problem-solving, and want to make a tangible impact on our teammates' experience, this is the perfect opportunity.

📅 Within one month, you will…

✅ Gain a deep understanding of our People systems (BambooHR, Lattice, Loop & Tie, etc.) and processes.
✅ Complete training on our onboarding process and start assisting with new hire documentation and administrative tasks.
✅ Conduct initial HRIS data audits to ensure records are accurate and up to date.
✅ Support employment verification requests and documentation updates.
✅ Meet with key stakeholders across the People team to understand ongoing projects and priorities.

📅 Within three months, you will…

✅ Take ownership of administrative tasks related to benefits administration, compliance tracking, and employee records.
✅ Support quarterly data audits in BambooHR and Lattice to ensure system accuracy.
✅ Assist with onboarding improvements by updating documentation and streamlining processes.
✅ Begin tracking and managing compliance-related documentation, including global employment requirements.
✅ Provide People Ops support by responding to teammate inquiries and ensuring our documentation is organized and accessible.

📅 Within six months, you will…

✅ Independently manage routine People Ops administrative processes, including onboarding tasks, compliance updates, and HR system audits.
✅ Support process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions.
✅ Assist in the coordination of key People initiatives, such as training rollouts, wellness programs, or policy updates.
✅ Ensure smooth execution of quarterly audits and employment verification processes.
✅ Collaborate with the People team on scaling and refining our administrative workflows.

📅 Within one year, you will…

✅ Fully own and optimize administrative processes across our People systems.
✅ Contribute to People Ops projects that enhance compliance, onboarding, and documentation processes.
✅ Become the go-to person for system-related troubleshooting and process improvements.
✅ Help scale People Ops functions as our team and company grow.
✅ Continue to develop your expertise in People Operations, with opportunities for growth in compliance, benefits, or project management.

About you

You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to build a strong foundation in People Operations. You enjoy solving problems, streamlining processes, and ensuring that data and documentation are accurate and compliant. You thrive in a fast-moving environment where you can take ownership of tasks and contribute to the team’s success.

💻 You have 1+ year of experience in an administrative, HR, or operations role (internships or entry-level HR experience count!).
📊 You have experience working with HR systems (BambooHR, Lattice, or similar tools) or are eager to learn.
🔎 You are highly detail-oriented and comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion.
💡 You are proactive, organized, and excited to work in a remote, fast-paced environment.
🤝 You have strong communication skills and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Nice to haves:

✨ Experience with global People Ops processes (e.g., US, UK or Canadian employment requirements).
🔍 Previous experience conducting HR data audits or supporting compliance-related documentation.
📅 Familiarity with benefits administration or onboarding coordination.

Level

📊 This job is an IC1 - IC2.  You can read more about our job leveling philosophy in our Handbook.

Compensation

💸 We pay you an above-average salary because we want to hire the best people who are fully focused on helping Sourcegraph succeed, not worried about paying bills. As an open and transparent company that values competitive compensation, our compensation ranges are visible to every single Sourcegraph teammate.

Your salary is determined by your pay band for the IC1-IC2 job level. For determining pay bands, we use a number of market and data-driven salary sources, along with your location zone, and target the high-end of the range to ensure we’re always paying above market regardless of where you live in the world. Both U.S. and international locations are divided into one of four zones, determined by the cost of labor index for each area. The salary for a successful candidate will be based on level, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and location zone. Please note that the salaries below may be adjusted in the future.

💰 The target compensation for this role is based on the IC1 - IC2 pay band for your zone. The start of the IC1 - IC2 pay band for each zone is listed below:

• IC2 / Zone 1: $98,000 USD
• IC2 / Zone 2: $78,400 USD
• IC1 / Zone 1: $80,500 USD
• IC1 / Zone 2: $64,400 USD

Interview process 

Below is the interview process you can expect for this role (you can read more about the types of interviews in our Handbook). It may look like a lot of steps, but rest assured that we move quickly and the steps are designed to help you get the information needed to determine if we’re the right fit for you… Interviewing is a two-way street, after all! 

We expect the interview process to take 3.5 hours in total.

👋 Introduction Stage - we have initial conversations to get to know you better…

• [30m] Recruiter Screen 
• [45m] Hiring Manager Screen / Resume Deep Dive  - Director, People Operations & Talent

🧑‍💻 Team Interview Stage - we then delve into your experience in more depth and introduce you to members of the team, including cross-functional partners…

• [30m] Peer - People Operations Generalist 
• [30m] Peer - Senior People Partner

🎉 Final Interview Stage - we move you to our final round, where you gain a better understanding of our business and values holistically…

• [30m] Values
• [30m] Leadership 
• We check references and conduct your background check

Please note - you are welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, but didn’t get to meet during the interview process.