People Operations Generalist, dbt Labs

• At least 2 years of relevant experience as a People Operations Generalist, Coordinator, or in a similar HR role
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively across teams and levels
• Hands-on experience managing People Operations processes across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding
• Experience working with an HRIS (ie. ADP, Workday)
• Proven ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and complex employee situations with sound judgment and discretion
• A solid understanding of employment law and HR compliance fundamentals
• Experience managing complex or ambiguous employee inquiries and knowing when to escalate appropriately
• Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply—we value potential just as much as a perfect resume

Desirable

• As a People Operations Generalist at dbt Labs, you’ll play a key role in creating a seamless and thoughtful employee experience across every stage of the lifecycle
• You’ll be a go-to partner for employees and cross-functional teams, helping to ensure our processes run smoothly, our data stays accurate, and our operations remain compliant
• This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in bringing structure, clarity, and care to every interaction
• Act as a subject matter expert in on-boarding, off-boarding, and employee lifecycle changes, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience
• Assist with immigration cases, including visa sponsorship, renewals, and compliance, in partnership with external immigration counsel
• Ensure HR policies, work authorization processes, and employment-related compliance requirements align with federal, state, and local regulations
• Support internal and external audits, conducting regular internal data audits and maintaining accurate records
• Manage and update HR systems, process job changes and ensuring data accuracy and compliance across all People Operations processes
• Support Leave of Absence (LOA) requests in partnership with the Benefits team and LOA administrator, ensuring compliance with policies and providing a positive employee experience
• Address complex employee inquiries, serving as an escalation point, providing high-level customer service and problem resolution while meeting team SLAs
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects or initiatives, such as system implementations or global HR projects, where deeper HR knowledge and strategic input are required
• Support various People team projects, providing insights and expertise on best practices. Take ownership of specific work streams and deliverables, ensuring project goals are met effectively
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation on team processes, policies, and procedures. Act as a resource for sharing knowledge and best practices with team members

• Interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Team Interviews (1:1s) with members of the People team and cross-functional stakeholders