Senior People Operations Specialist

About CeribellCeribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography ("EEG") platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!The People & Culture Team at Ceribell works to enable all of Ceribell Nation to achieve our goals as a company in a way that is consistent with our values. We recruit, develop and retain exceptional people of diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to ensure that all our people are thriving, maximizing their impact and growing. All of this is in service of our mission to transform patient care, by improving the detection and treatment of neurological conditions.What you'll do:The Senior People Operations Specialist will play a key role in scaling our People Operations function as we continue to grow. You'll own core employee lifecycle processes, lead system improvements, drive People data reporting, and serve as a connector across Talent Acquisition, Legal, Payroll, IT, Stock Admin, and Finance. You'll ensure our people processes, systems, and data are reliable, scalable, and employee-centered.This role will report to the Head of People Operations and work closely with our broader People & Culture team. We are looking for someone who can grow with the company and who finds purpose in doing great People & Culture work.This role is based in our Sunnyvale office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. In-office days are typically Thursday and one additional day during the week, coordinated with the rest of the People Ops team to ensure on-site coverage throughout the work week. Occasionally, this schedule may shift to support key meetings or team collaboration needs.What We're Looking For: Own and execute lifecycle processes from onboarding through offboarding with minimal oversight, ensuring workflows are efficient, timely, and well-documented across systems and stakeholdersServe as a subject matter expert for Paylocity, Lattice, and other People tools by supporting field configuration, resolving user issues, conducting data audits, and fulfilling reporting requestsLead small-scale system enhancements or rollouts that improve efficiency and user experienceDevelop and maintain dashboards and regular reports that track key People metrics (headcount, turnover, DEIB, etc.) and ensure data alignment across tools in partnership with Finance, Analytics, and People leadershipCreate, maintain, and refine comprehensive documentation including SOPs, checklists, and workflows that keep our knowledge bases current and accessible for both employees and the People teamEstablish consistent employee record management practices that ensure we're audit-ready and compliant with internal policies and external requirementsDrive improvements to our HR ticketing system by implementing tagging, tracking, and reporting processes that support consistent service levelsContribute strategically to People Ops projects such as policy updates, system transitions, vendor evaluations, and program enhancements by identifying issues early and proposing thoughtful solutionsBuild cross-functional trust through reliable execution, proactive problem-solving, and professional communicationBring structure and clarity to complex or changing processes that enhance the employee experienceHelp evolve our People Ops function by sharing insights, raising concerns early, and implementing practical improvementsWhat you'll need to be successful:5-7 years of experience in HR/People Operations, preferably in high-growth or regulated environments where you've developed a comprehensive understanding of HR processesAdvanced knowledge of HRIS and People platforms like Paylocity, Lattice, and Greenhouse that you can apply to optimize our systems and solve complex issuesStrong Excel/Google Sheets capabilities that enable you to create insightful HR reports and metrics that drive decision-makingA proven track record of documenting processes and building clear, user-friendly SOPs, checklists, and internal knowledge bases that others can easily followExceptional attention to detail that ensures accuracy when working with employee data, configuring systems, and managing compliance requirementsExperience supporting audits, compliance tracking, or working in a public company or government contractor context that you can leverage to strengthen our practices (this is a plus)Communication skills that allow you to explain complex systems simply and effectively to colleagues at all levelsThe ability to stay highly organized and self-directed, with strong follow-through and problem-solving instincts that help you navigate challenges independentlyComfort with ambiguity and a talent for managing shifting priorities while maintaining focus on what creates the most impactCompensation Range$110,000-$130,000 USDA candidate's final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell's corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)Equity opportunities100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) with a generous company matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discountMonthly cell phone stipendFlexible paid time off13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness DaysExcellent parental leave policyFantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunitiesJoining a mission-minded organization!Application Deadline: OngoingEqual Opportunity EmployerCeribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ to request reasonable accommodation.Privacy StatementFor information on how Ceribell processes personal data of job applicants, please review our Privacy Policy.Compliance DisclaimerIf you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report to legal@. Please note that we will not respond to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.

Created: 2026-04-02