People Operations Specialist

Background Bay FC is the first NWSL team in the Bay Area.
Co-founded by four U.
S.
Women’s National Team legends—Brandi Chastain, Aly Wagner, Danielle Slaton, and Leslie Osborne—in partnership with global investment firm Sixth Street, Bay FC is changing the face of women’s soccer as we know it.
Beginning play in the 2024 season, we are building a squad that will play the beautiful game with power, passion, energy, and creativity.
Bay FC is a team that defies convention and transcends culture.
We are proud to represent the Bay Area with its tapestry of different ethnicities, languages, climates, and ideas.
Our team will be a uniting force, building a culture of belonging and shared pride.
We will become a beacon of hope and connection, welcoming and embracing all fans.
Our stadium will be a home for people of all backgrounds and identities.
We will be the bridge that unites the Bay’s diverse communities.
Through our actions and our love of the game, we will inspire and improve the lives of others.
While our community is our foundation, our love of football is our reason for being.
We have the fire to be the best, and we will show up on the field every day with intensity, competitiveness, passion, and a drive to win.
Position Summary Bay FC is seeking a People Operations Specialist to join our team.
The People Operations Specialist will play a pivotal role in enhancing our team's performance and satisfaction by managing a wide range of HR functions and leveraging Rippling, our HR platform, to streamline processes, improve employee experience, and provide insightful data-driven decisions.
The successful candidate for this role will become our go-to expert for all things People Ops, enabling our team to maximize productivity and focus on what they do best.
This full-time position reports to the VP of People.
Duties and Responsibilities - include but are not limited to the following: Provide People Operations support to leaders, football club employees, players, contractors, consultants, and prospective new hires.
Serve as the primary administrator for Rippling, ensuring optimal configuration, compliance, and utilization of the platform.
Implement and manage HR processes including hiring, background checks, onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration.
Collaborate with teams to analyze HR data and develop strategies to improve employee engagement, performance, and retention.
Manage a variety of HR projects and initiatives, from conception through execution, including employee engagement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and National Women’s Soccer League policies.
Maintain a positive working environment while following company core values.
Qualifications: 2 years of experience in HR or People Operations, with a strong preference for candidates who have extensive experience with Rippling A get-it-done, DIY attitude: Ownership for job responsibilities with personal pride and accountability Very strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize HRIS systems Exhibit extraordinary discretion, confidentiality, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with our team Ability to show knowledge of HR principles and federal/local regulations through questions, discussions and completed tasks Ability to work independently with little supervision required, while showing good judgement and escalating appropriately Ability to remain calm while working under pressure in a busy environment Ability to work within timeframe of standard policies and procedures and not miss deadlines/due dates Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive company and employee information Excellent ability to multi-task, prioritize, and problem solve in a busy, fast paced environment Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point Exhibit extraordinary discretion, confidentiality, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with our team Excellent time, leadership, and management skills Efficient in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong professionalism and organizational and planning skills Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business or related field is preferred but not required Experience as a Rippling administrator is an asset Experience playing and/or passion for soccer is an asset Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this role is between $90,000-$100,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.
Bay FC is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.