People Operations Associate at Vast

At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in team isall-in committed to executing our mission safely and on you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.Vast is looking for aPeople Operations Associatereporting to theManager of People Operations to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.The People Operations Associate is a key member of the People team responsible for ensuring the accuracy integrity and efficiency of our HR systems and people processes. This role focuses on maintaining and improving our HRIS developing data integrity processes and supporting employee lifecycle operations from onboarding through offboarding.Youll work cross-functionally with People IT Legal and Payroll to enhance data consistency streamline workflows and ensure that our systems reflect accurate actionable people data. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented process-driven and thrives in collaborative fast-paced environments.This will be a full-time exempt position located in our Long Beach location.Responsibilities:HRIS and Data IntegrityOwn 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.Employee Lifecycle & Operational SupportSupport 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.Collaboration & Project ManagementPartner 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.Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent certificate.35 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 Experience:Bachelors 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.Salary Pay RangesPeople Operations Associate II: $73000 - $114000People Operations Associate III: $88000 - $137000Salary Range: California$73000 - $137000 USDCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge education skills experience business needs and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks including: 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 and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks with snacks drip coffee cold drinks and dinner meals remaining free of charge and lunch subsidized as part of Vasts ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and asylees and refugees with such status granted not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITYVast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Business,Information Management,Accounting,Corporate Risk Management,Faculty,Jms Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 73000 - 137000