People Operations Specialist
Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States
Posted 13 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Varda Space Industries's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 81% of Varda Space Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries
- high 48 stale, 0 reposted of 86 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 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 Varda Space Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Varda Space Industries.
About this role
The People Operations Specialist at Varda will manage various HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, and employee experience. This hands-on role involves coordinating new hire processes, maintaining employee records, and supporting offboarding activities. The specialist will also assist with employee events and ensure smooth communication across departments to enhance the overall employee experience.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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 Varda Space Industries as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of HR, recruiting coordination, People Operations, or administrative experience
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
- High discretion when handling confidential employee information
- Proactive, resourceful, and willing to jump in where needed
What you get
- Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
- Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
- 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
- Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Worth weighing
- No remote work option mentioned; role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
- Pay range is provided but specific salary is not guaranteed; it varies based on skills and experience
- The role requires handling confidential information, which may be stressful for some candidates
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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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