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Vast · 4 hours ago

People Operations Associate

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $137K/yr

3+ years exp

Vast is dedicated to contributing to a future where people thrive in space, and they are seeking a People Operations Associate to support their mission. The role focuses on maintaining HR systems, enhancing data integrity, and supporting the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the accuracy, completeness, and security of employee data in the HRIS

Develop, document, and implement processes that promote strong data integrity across all HR systems

Conduct regular audits to ensure data consistency, compliance, and reliability

Manage configuration updates, testing, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and usability

Create and analyze reports and dashboards to support people analytics and business decisions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth data flow between HRIS, payroll, and other integrated systems

Serve as the primary point of contact for HRIS data governance, ensuring best practices are followed across the organization

Support all stages of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, job changes, and offboarding

Own offboarding processes to ensure compliance, efficiency, and a positive employee experience

Maintain employee documentation, system updates, and records related to employment changes

Partner with the People team to coordinate and improve lifecycle processes and communications

Manage and regularly update internal People Operations resources on Confluence, ensuring documentation remains accurate and up to date

Partner with stakeholders across People, Finance, and IT to support projects that enhance system functionality and operational efficiency

Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on automation, data accuracy, and scalability

Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and communications for People Operations initiatives

Build strong cross-functional relationships to anticipate needs, resolve issues, and deliver a seamless employee experience

Qualification

HRIS managementData integrity processesProject managementAnalytical skillsCollaboration skillsCustomer service mindsetAttention to detailConfidentiality

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent certificate

3–5 years of experience in People Operations, HR Systems Management, or HR Administration

Demonstrated expertise managing HRIS systems (Rippling experience highly preferred)

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with attention to detail and accuracy

High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Strong communication and collaboration skills with a customer-service mindset

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field

Experience supporting multi-location organizations

Familiarity with California employment practices and compliance requirements

Track record of implementing or optimizing HRIS systems and onboarding processes at scale

Project management experience

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021

El Segundo, California, USA

501-1000 employees