People Operations Specialist, Remote U.S (ET/CT)Who We Are
Cobalt was founded on the belief of a fundamental human aspiration: the desire to live better and safer. It all started in 2013, when our founders realized that pentesting can be better. Today our diverse, fully remote team is committed to helping organizations of all sizes with seamless, effective and collaborative Offensive Security Testing that empower organizations to OPERATE FEARLESSLY and INNOVATE SECURELY.
Our customers can start a pentest in as little as 24 hours and integrate with advanced development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of our SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Cobalt Core boasts over 400 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year and are at the forefront of identifying and helping remediate risk across a dynamically changing attack surface.
Cobalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at our company. At Cobalt we aspire to engage with diverse individuals, communities, and organizations in order to continue to nurture our unique rich diverse culture. Join our team, and be your true self to do your best work.
Description
We are looking for a driven People Operations Specialist remote on the East Coast or Central U.S. who can help support our organization with operational tasks related to our people. This role will be on our People team, reporting to the Chief People Officer.
You are highly organized, results-oriented, and comfortable spanning many types of operational tasks. Making a difference to the people around you is what gets you out of bed in the morning and you are not afraid to get out of your comfort zone to do so.
What You'll Do
- Onboarding & Offboarding: Lead the handoff between Recruiting and People, including data transfer and document processing. Help host our monthly onboarding classes. Set up new hires for success in lightning speed and ensure departing employees are supported through their transition.
- Administration: Own People administration and improvement for our entire organization.
- Be the first line of support for People related inquiries for our entire organization.
- Knowledge of HR Systems/Tools: Experience working with Greenhouse, Hibob, Sterling or similar systems.
- Maintain HRIS records, employee rosters, and generate reports as required.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by conducting regular audits and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulations.
- Support benefits administration by assisting employees with inquiries, processing enrollments, changes, and cancellations.
- Collaborate with the payroll department to review timecards and ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Support employee engagement initiatives, including organizing events, volunteering opportunities, and cultural activities.
You Have
- 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources
- Ability to inspire trust and confidence from people you interact with
- Experience planning and managing processes and small projects
- Flexibility in dealing with shifting priorities
- Hunger to grow and learn
Bonus If You Have
- Experience with a global organization
- Experience working in cyber security or the tech sector
Why You Should Join Us
- Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry
- Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities
- Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan
- Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US)
- Benefit from medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US)
- Leverage stipends for:
- Wellness
- Work-from-home equipment & wifi
- Learning & development
- Make the most of our flexible, generous paid time off and paid parental leave
Pay Range Disclosure
Cobalt is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is ($69,000 - $87,000) per year + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. The salary range may differ in other states and may be impacted by proximity to major metropolitan cities.
Cobalt (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer, and we want the best available persons for every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.
Cobalt is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
