Is the People Operations Associate role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA United States.

What's the salary range?

Verkada lists $110,000–$140,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 3 years of relevant experience for this People Operations Associate role.

Where is the role based?

Verkada is hiring for this position in San Mateo, CA United States.

What seniority level is this role?

Verkada targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this People Operations Associate role at Verkada.

People Operations Associate at Verkada

Joblaze summary

In the role of People Operations Associate at Verkada, the individual will focus on enhancing the employee experience by managing the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding. Key skills include proficiency with HRIS platforms and data analytics, as well as strong communication abilities for engaging with senior leadership. This position is ideal for someone with over three years of experience in HR within a fast-paced tech environment, looking to contribute to a rapidly growing company. Verkada emphasizes a collaborative in-office culture, requiring daily presence at their San Mateo headquarters.

Joblaze insights

Listed 4 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 15, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 19, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Verkada: San Mateo, CA United States.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,800).
Starts above 52% of 1323 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 183 companies).

Quick facts

Is the People Operations Associate role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA United States.
What's the salary range?: Verkada lists $110,000–$140,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this People Operations Associate role.
Where is the role based?: Verkada is hiring for this position in San Mateo, CA United States.
What seniority level is this role?: Verkada targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this People Operations Associate role at Verkada.

From the original posting

Who We Are

About the Role

At Verkada, our people are our ultimate competitive advantage. As a People Operations Associate, you won’t just be maintaining HR processes; you will be an engine for our hyper-growth.

This is a high-impact role designed for a builder who wants to accelerate their career in the People space. You will partner directly with our People Partners to drive performance management, employee engagement, and data analytics. If you are passionate about maximizing the employee experience, solving complex problems at scale, and want to grow alongside a rapidly scaling tech organization, this is your launchpad.

We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our office in San Mateo, CA 5 days a week.

What You'll Do

Drive the Employee Journey: Partner cross-functionally (People Partners, Payroll, Recruiting, Comp, Finance, HRIS) to execute a seamless, world-class employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding.
Deliver Data-Driven Insights: Leverage our tools and HRIS to build out reporting, transforming raw data into actionable insights for People Partners and business leaders.
Elevate the Daily Experience: Serve as the crucial first line of support for complex employee inquiries (benefits, leave of absence, payroll, mobility, immigration), ensuring a frictionless experience.
Build & Scale Programs: Co-pilot key talent programs, including performance management cycles and recognition initiatives.
Optimize for Scale: Proactively identify process bottlenecks and assist in the rollout, communication, and change management of new People initiatives.

What You Bring

Experience: 3+ years in an HR or People Operations role, ideally within a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment.
Education: BA/BS degree required (MBA or Master's degree is a strong plus).
Systems Savvy: Strong technical proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) and Excel.
Executive Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with senior leadership.
The Verkada Mindset: Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity with a positive, problem-solving attitude.
Location: This role operates in-person from our high-energy headquarters in San Mateo, CA. Must be willing and able to commute 5 days in-office.

Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and well-being of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Commuter benefits

Additional Information

You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.

Annual Pay Range

Estimated Annual Pay Range

$110,000—$140,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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