People Operations Associate
G2
Location
Chicago
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
Corporate
Compensation
- Estimated Base Salary $60K – $70K
At G2, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace for all. That's why our compensation program is rooted in market data, transparency, fairness, and individual performance.
Compensation in an offer is determined by factors such as the candidate’s experience, relevant skills, and job-related knowledge.
We’ve built a company-wide framework to provide employees clarity on how compensation and success is measured at each level. This career framework supports our employees' professional growth and guides them to their PEAK.
We also support our employees by offering generous benefits, such as flexible work, ample parental leave, and unlimited PTO. Click here to learn more about our benefits.
About G2 - The Company
When you join G2, you’re joining the team that helps businesses reach their peak potential by powering decisions and strategies with trusted insights from real software users.
G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 100 million people annually — including employees at all Fortune 500 companies — use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews. Thousands of software and services companies of all sizes partner with G2 to build their reputation and grow their business — including Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, and Adobe. To learn more about where you go for software, visit www.g2.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
As we continue on our growth journey, we are striving to be the most trusted data source in the age of AI for informing software buying decisions and go-to-market strategies. Does that sound exciting to you? Come join us as we try to reach our next PEAK!
About G2 - Our People
At G2, we have big goals, but we stay grounded in our PEAK (Performance + Entrepreneurship + Authenticity + Kindness) values. You’ll be part of a value-driven, growing global community that climbs PEAKs together. We cheer for each other’s successes, learn from our mistakes, and support and lean on one another during challenging times. With ambition and entrepreneurial spirit we push each other to take on challenging work, which will help us all to grow and learn.
You will be part of a global, diverse team of smart, dedicated, and kind individuals - each with unique talents, aspirations, and life experiences. At the heart of our community and culture are our people-led ERGs, which celebrate and highlight the diverse identities of our global team. As an organization, we are intentional about our DEI and philanthropic work (like our G2 Gives program) because it encourages us all to be better people.
About the Role:
The People Operations Associate is responsible for supporting the efforts of building talent density and organizational success. This role involves various functions, including employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, general administration, and compliance with all relevant local employment laws and company policies. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and autonomously.
Onboarding New Employees - 10%
Serve as the Employee Success Onboarding Facilitator for all new hires within the US region. This includes completing and verifying the I-9 verification steps as outlined by the federal government.
Conduct Onboarding Orientation sessions in partnership with Talent Acquisition and Employee Experience
Host US benefit enrollment sessions for new hires and resolve or elevate benefits-related tickets with our broker or systems team
Employee Service Center Coverage - 20%
Respond to employee questions and inquiries related to leaves of absence, benefits, compensation and policy including inquiries through the ES ticketing platform and in person to achieve or exceed established SLAs while consistently seeking ways to improve efficiency and scalability
Regularly review, updated, and edit the Employee Success Wiki both proactively and with time-sensitive information from cross-functional ES teams
Maintain employee files for employees and related documentation
Benefits and Leave Management - 20%
Accountable for liaising with external benefits brokers in the U.S. and EMEA as the single point of contact to manage enrollments and employee-specific inquiries
Coordinate leaves of absence and its communications and pay with employee, manager, payroll and People Analytics, Systems, & Talent Acquisition (PASTA)
Manage the 401(k) plan and audit in partnership with G2’s Payroll team and external auditors
Plan and facilitate the US Annual Benefits enrollment in partnership with our benefit broker and Employee Success stakeholders
Manage and update G2 and employee information and records - 10%
Partner with PASTA when organizational or employee changes occur, including documentation, process compensation changes, employee communication, and communication to managers
Complete offboarding processes for terminations, including drafting separation agreements or any other necessary documentation as needed
Assist PASTA with data audits and resolutions
Support Employee Success globally and ensure compliance with local/country guidelines - 15%
Ensure compliance with all workforce requirements in the U.S. and UK
Complete federal and state compliance reporting requirements in partnership with PASTA
Create communications (including wiki pages) for process and policy changes
Serve as a participant and collaborator with projects, initiatives and programs with the Global Employee Success Team including but not limited to annual handbook review, salary review/analysis, performance reviews, QERs (quarterly employee reviews), policies etc.
Culture and Community - 25%
Manage external partners including relationship management and administrative support
G2 Gives budget management, including but not limited to documentation for donation matching
Lead and deliver global holistic gifting process including external partnership, communication, and timely delivery
Support Culture & Community Lead with ERGs, help coordinate events, meetings, budgets and communications
Qualifications:
2-5 years of HR experience in the areas of employee service delivery, administration, benefits, and leave management required with a desire to grow career in HR
Ability to interface at all levels of the organization and build collaborative relationships across the Employee Success and cross-functional teams
Naturally curious and data-driven problem solver, well-organized, and a strong communicator
Entrepreneurial spirit with an AI-first mindset and passion to question status quo and drive continuous improvement and create effective solutions
Proven ability to handle confidential information
Working knowledge of HR laws, regulations and best practices
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment (involving diverse cultures and different geographies) with a high volume workload and strong deliverables
What makes your application stand out:
Prior experience in a startup or high-growth company.
Proficient with G Suite and Google platform (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets, Slides), Jira and HRIS systems (UKG, ChartHop, Keka -for APAC only)
Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity
At G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. Learn more about our commitments here.
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Compensation Range: $60K - $70K