People Operations Senior Specialist

GHJ is looking for a People Operations Senior Specialist

WHY we get up in the morning
At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.

WHAT we believe
We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.

HOW we succeed
We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).

Summary of Role:
As a People Operations Senior Specialist at GHJ, you’ll take ownership of processes and policies related to the employee lifecycle, including onboarding (offer letters, background checks, I-9s, etc.), offboarding, new hire orientation, immigration, employment verifications, and employee change requests. You will report to the Manager, People Operations and Total Rewards, and play a key role in continuously improving the employee experience by proactively identifying opportunities, solving problems, and driving process enhancements. Your goal is to treat employees as internal customers while bringing a solutions-oriented mindset that increases efficiency, scalability, and engagement.

A strong passion for serving others, paired with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset across the employee lifecycle

A positive attitude with intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously improve processes and outcomes

Confidence in your point of view, with the ability to thoughtfully challenge and recommend better approaches

High levels of customer service, sound judgment, and practical problem-solving ability

Strong attention to detail with the ability to think critically and anticipate downstream impacts

A collaborative approach, with the ability to partner cross-functionally (Finance, IT, etc.) while also working independently

A focus on scalable solutions, process improvement, and leveraging technology and automation

High level of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information

A strong work ethic with a willingness to take initiative and follow through on responsibilities

4–6+ years of People Operations or HR experience, with increasing responsibility and ownership

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Demonstrated success operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining high standards and accuracy

Proven ability to identify issues, troubleshoot effectively, and implement practical solutions

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently across all levels of the organization

Proficiency with Microsoft Office or related software, especially Excel

Experience with HRIS systems (Dayforce experience is a plus), including maintaining data integrity and optimizing system usage