People Operations Specialist (AI)

TL;DR

People Operations Specialist (AI): Managing HR operations, Workday system integrity, and payroll controls within a scaling tech organization with an accent on operational governance and process automation. Focus on streamlining onboarding, contingent workforce compliance, and integrating AI-enabled workflows to optimize HR infrastructure.

Location: Hybrid role, must be based in or able to work from Phoenix, AZ (2-3 days per week in-office)

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered analytics platform focused on making enterprise data accessible and actionable through natural language search.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end US onboarding and offboarding operations within Workday.
• Govern the global contingent workforce lifecycle, including contractor compliance and classification risk management.
• Lead payroll audit validations and implement maker-checker controls for compensation data.
• Maintain core HCM data integrity and validate integrations between HRIS, Finance, and IT systems.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities using AI tools to streamline ticketing and reporting workflows.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Systems, or People Operations.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Core HCM is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of US compliance regulations (I-9, EEO-1, audit controls).
• Experience working with payroll teams and compensation workflows.
• Proficiency with ticketing systems like Jira and strong data analysis skills.
• Proven ability to integrate AI tools into daily workflows to increase productivity.

Nice to have

• Experience in high-growth or pre-IPO companies.
• Background in building or improving payroll governance frameworks and SOPs.
• Cross-functional experience across HRIS, Finance, and IT.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on innovation, trust, and data-driven decision-making.
• Supportive environment emphasizing AI literacy and continuous learning.
• Emphasis on diverse perspectives and inclusive work culture.
• Hybrid work model designed to balance in-person collaboration with flexibility.