Okta
PeopleOperationsSpecialist
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“People Operations Specialist at Okta. Skills: Workday, ServiceNow, Background Verification, Data Integrity. Own the integrity of employee data. Manage background verification processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve and sustain a 99% accuracy rate in data entries; Ensure 100% of active personnel files have completed background check clearances; Consistently hit and exceed established turnaround times; Reduce the average cycle time for background check completions
Industry & Context.
problem-solving capabilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of core experience in People Operations/HR Ops, deep employee lifecycle exposure, Hands-on proficiency with Workday Core HCM, EIB execution, ServiceNow (SNOW), Proven track record of managing high-volume, global background verification processes, vendor relations, analytical capabilities, problem-solving capabilities, data privacy capabilities
Nice to Have
GDPR/CCPA awareness
What You'll Do.
Own the integrity of employee data
Manage background verification processes
Serve as a trusted point of contact
Execute global data changes
and review background checks
Support employee journey milestones
Resolve HR service requests
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees, HRBPs, and external vendors
Full Job Description
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 Data Guardian: Own the integrity of employee data throughout the entire lifecycle within Workday, ensuring absolute accuracy. Risk 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 strict SLA adhere
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