People Operations Specialist

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Role Overview Are you a seasoned People Ops professional who loves the intersection of HR technology, compliance, and employee experience? We are looking for a high-performing Specialist to join our global team and own critical pillars of our employee journey! In this role, you will be the absolute guardian of our global data integrity and the primary gatekeeper for candidate compliance from hire to retire. Key Responsibilities Roles (The Mission) Lifecycle amp; Data Guardian: Own the integrity of employee data throughout the entire lifecycle within Workday, ensuring absolute accuracy. Risk amp; Compliance Lead: Act as the primary gatekeeper for global compliance by managing and executing robust background verification (BGC) processes. Operational Excellence Partner: Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees, HRBPs, and external vendors to streamline workflows. Responsibilities (The Work) Workday Data Management: Execute complex global data changes (transfers, promotions, comp updates, terminations) and manage mass uploads using Workday EIBs. End-to-End BGC Ownership: Partner with external vendors to trigger, track, and review comprehensive background checks. Safely escalate and resolve discrepancies. Lifecycle Management: Support crucial milestones across the employee journey—from seamless onboarding documentation to compliant offboarding. Ticketing Support: Resolve HR service requests efficiently through ServiceNow (SNOW) while maintaining stric