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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 5 days Upwork's roles stay open a median of 22 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Upwork's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Upwork
- moderate 2 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 15 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Upwork's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Upwork.
About this role
As a Senior People Operations Specialist at Upwork, you will be responsible for delivering scalable people programs and operational support throughout the employee lifecycle. Your role will involve managing immigration matters, performance management processes, and providing guidance to HR Business Partners and employees on complex people issues. You will also focus on improving People Operations processes and ensuring compliance with employment eligibility requirements.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 Upwork as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of progressive experience across People Operations, HR Generalist, shared services, or related roles
- Hands-on experience supporting U.S. employment-based immigration
- Strong understanding of employee lifecycle operations and HR practices
- Experience partnering with HRBPs, managers, and cross-functional People teams
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
- Process-oriented mindset with demonstrated experience improving workflows
Nice to have
- Experience supporting employees and People Operations processes across multiple countries or regions
- Exposure to immigration or employment processes in additional countries
- Experience with performance management, manager coaching, or employee relations
What you get
- Competitive benefits offered through a partner during initial employment
- Potential transition to direct employment with Upwork and associated benefits once the hub is established
- Eligibility for an annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan
- Eligibility to participate in a long-term equity incentive program
Worth weighing
- Role requires 3 days in office once the new operational hub opens in Q4 2026
- Initially employed through a partner, with potential transition to Upwork employment dependent on business needs
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility during the initial phase
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Listed by Upwork on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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