People operations specialist

Octopus Deploy sets the standard for Continuous Delivery, empowering software teams to deliver value in an agile way. Over 4,000 organizations globally – including Ubisoft, ASOS, Xero, monday.com, Stack Overflow, NASA, and Disney – rely on our Continuous Delivery, Git Ops, and release orchestration solutions. Founded in Australia in 2012, our team of over 300 Octonauts now spans the globe. We combine high growth and big ambitions with a sustainable, balanced working environment. Our revenue has grown consistently between 30–50% every year for the past 8 years, and we’ve been profitable for 10 out of the past 11 years. We’ve been remote-first since 2015 and work with an uncommon level of transparency. You can read our public handbook to learn how we work. We have a transparent approach to compensation that ensures people doing the same work with the same skill get paid the same, with well-defined career pathways. We foster a supportive, collaborative, and high-trust environment. About the Team The People Operations Specialist is part of the People team, which is on a mission to support Octopus' growth by attracting the best talent and supporting their career trajectory. You will collaborate closely with the HR Business Partners, Talent Attraction, the VP People, Finance, Payroll, IT Operations, Security Operations, Legal, and Compliance teams. Your Impact The People Operations Specialist is passionate about HR innovation, process optimization, and leveraging technology and data to drive strategic HR initiatives and decision-making to support the organization’s strategic goals. The role’s key focus areas are employee engagement, onboarding and offboarding processes, HR systems and technology, data analysis and recommendations, policy and compliance, analytics, and reporting. As a small and agile People team, we value versatility and collaboration among our team members. All team members are encouraged to utilize their generalist skills and experience to cross over into other areas of the People team and provide support whenever needed. This collaborative approach ensures that we can effectively meet the evolving needs of Octopus Deploy and create a seamless and efficient People experience for all employees. This People Operations role is an exciting opportunity to support and drive: Employee Engagement and Wellbeing: Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and promote wellbeing. Employee Lifecycle Management: Manage and enhance the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and internal movements. HR Systems and Technology: Assist with the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of HR systems, such as HRIS, gift management tools, and employee self-service portals. Data Analysis and Recommendations: Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on HR metrics, such as headcount, turnover, and diversity, to meet the needs of stakeholders and various departments. Policies and Compliance: Stay informed about global employment laws and regulations to ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices remain compliant across all regions. Compensation and Benefits: Assist in administering compensation programs, including salary benchmarking. Minimum Qualifications: Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices. Experience with HRIS systems and other HR-related technologies. Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, HR analytics software). Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Compensation Octopus has an internally open and transparent system for compensation. Any Octonaut can view the compensation for any role at any level. This ensures people doing the same work with the same skill get paid the same. The compensation for this role is: Level 3: Maturing: $120k AUD / $125k NZD, Performing: $140k AUD / $145k NZD. Benefits include a minimum of 25 days annual leave, up to 10 days of paid sick and carers leave, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave with flexible return options, and stock options. Interview Process Here's what you can anticipate in the interview process for this position. It's also your opportunity to gather the details you need to decide if we're the perfect match for you. Step 1 (15-30m) – Introductory call with a Talent Acquisition team member to learn more about you and give you a high-level view of the role and life at Octopus. Step 2 (45m) – Coffee chat interview with a hiring manager and another Octonaut, where we delve into your experience – you will receive a preview of the questions we might ask in advance. We will also take time to answer your questions. Step 3 (60m) – A panel inviting candidates to complete a take-home exercise and present it. You're almost there! The final interview will be with the VP of People, focusing on getting to know you better and ensuring you complement the team and the company well. If you're enthusiastic about this position, even if you don’t meet all the criteria above, we wholeheartedly encourage you to submit your application. Our talent team is in-house, and we recognize that every individual brings something unique. We take the time to review every application and consider how you might add to the team. We know your time is precious. If you apply, we promise to update you at least once per week about the status of your application and to give you clear expectations for each step in the journey. Important Notice About Recruitment Scams Please be aware that individuals and organizations may attempt to scam job seekers by offering fraudulent employment opportunities under the name of Octopus Deploy or Codefresh by Octopus Deploy . These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, text messages, or other communications claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers. Octopus Deploy will never: Ask for sensitive personal information, such as credit card details, bank account numbers, or other financial information during the recruitment process. Request payment, fees, or purchases from job seekers. Send checks for equipment purchases prior to employment. All communication from Octopus Deploy recruiters or hiring managers will come from official email addresses ending in@octopus.com. If you receive messages from other domains (e.g., name.sr.octopus.com or generic addresses like@yahoo.com), these are not from Octopus Deploy. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a communication claiming to be from Octopus Deploy, do not provide any personal or financial information and contact us immediately at . If you believe you have been a victim of a recruitment scam, please report it to the appropriate authorities. What to expect What’s it really like here? We’ve made our internal handbook public, so you can see for yourself. It will answer many of the questions you might have. Trust and autonomy to do the best work of your life, in work that makes a meaningful difference. Along with a pro-active salary review and feedback system. As we grow, new opportunities to learn, advance and contribute are continuously opening. Laptop & home office Choose your own laptop and home office program. Work/life harmony No crazy hours or arbitrary deadlines. Paid parental leave for primary & secondary carers. Don’t see a role you’re interested in? If you share our core values but none of the roles above seem quite right, but you think you can bring something unique that might help, we’d love to hear from you. Just talk to us. #J-18808-Ljbffr