Senior People Operations Program Specialist
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- No 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- high 199 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 259 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.
About this role
The Senior People Operations Program Specialist at Vast will manage the onboarding, lifecycle management, and offboarding processes for contingent workers and non-employee personnel. This role involves coordinating with various departments to ensure compliance and a seamless experience for workers, while also laying the groundwork for international HR operations as the company expands globally. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- 3–6 years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, contingent workforce management, vendor management, or workforce administration.
- Experience coordinating onboarding and offboarding programs.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with HR, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and IT.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting contingent workforce programs in technology, aerospace, engineering, or high-growth environments.
- Experience supporting international HR operations.
- Knowledge of independent contractor classification requirements and contingent labor compliance.
- Experience with vendor management systems (VMS), workforce management platforms, or procurement systems.
- Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or workforce reporting.
What you get
- Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
- Company equity.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short and long-term disability insurance.
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in working hours.
- The role requires the ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted, which may be a consideration for some candidates.
- The position involves potential travel up to 10% of the time and willingness to work overtime or weekends for critical mission milestones.
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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