People Partner Specialist (Federal HR Operations)

Location: Hybrid; must be a U.S. citizen residing in the Washington, DC metro area to meet Federal compliance requirements.

Salary: $121,000–$166,000 annual base salary for candidates in California excluding the San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington; an additional listed annual range is $108,000–$149,000 USD.

Company

Okta builds trusted identity infrastructure that helps organizations securely adopt AI and manage access for people and systems.

What you will do

• Process Workday updates and resolve daily HR support tickets for Federal teams, maintaining accurate team structures, positions, locations, and compensation records.
• Guide Federal managers through performance management and routine team matters in compliance with CUI and ITAR requirements.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance to audit government ID records and Federal employee files in Workday.
• Coordinate annual performance reviews, promotions, compensation planning, surveys, timelines, and deliverables across business units.
• Prepare executive-ready workforce reporting and presentation decks, and conduct exit and stay interviews to identify retention themes.
• Resolve non-standard HR questions or route specialized matters to Legal, Employee Relations, Payroll, or Central Operations.

Requirements

• Five years of related professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree, an advanced degree without experience, or equivalent experience.
• U.S. citizenship and residence in the Washington, DC metro area.
• Experience in HR operations, HR coordination, People Business Partner support, or HR Generalist roles; technology or regulated/government contracting experience is preferred.
• Practical experience with Workday, including organizational structures, positions, and employee details, plus HR ticketing systems such as ServiceNow.
• Strong Google Sheets and Excel skills, including pivot tables and standard formulas, with the ability to turn workforce data into clear presentation decks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential employee information with discretion and integrity.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); flexible spending account; PTO; and parental leave, subject to applicable plans and policies.
• Equity and bonus may be available.
• Programs focused on well-being, social impact, talent development, connection, and community.
• Global community spanning more than 20 offices worldwide.