People & Culture Operations Partner

Report to the Sr. Director, People Operations, and partner closely with the global People & Culture team.

Own and support key P&C programs including benefits, COBRA, leaves of absence, payroll support, investigations, performance management, employee engagement, and mandatory training compliance.

Own operational support for U.S. benefits programs and support benefits administration across our global offices, including open enrollment, policy updates, vendor coordination, payroll deductions, employee questions, and employee communications.

Handle employment-related inquiries from employees and managers, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate P&C team members.

Partner with managers to provide consultative support across employee engagement, performance management, retention, and talent development.

Participate in employee relations meetings, investigations, and terminations while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements, partnering with internal and external experts where needed.

Assist with immigration-related processes and generate reports that provide visibility into key employee and P&C metrics.

Collaborate with P&C colleagues across SmartBear’s global offices, including Galway, Ireland; Bath, UK; Wrocław, Poland; and Bangalore, India, to align processes and deliver a consistent employee experience worldwide.

3–5+ years of experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Generalist, People Operations, or similar People & Culture role, with proven experience supporting a global or distributed workforce and a strong focus on employee-facing responsibilities.

A strong understanding of HR compliance principles, benefits administration, leaves of absence, and employee relations fundamentals, with the ability to research and apply local employment requirements in partnership with internal and external experts.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust with employees, managers, vendors, and cross-functional partners.

A self-starter mindset, with the confidence to identify gaps, propose improvements, and independently drive projects forward across a global, distributed team.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including advanced Excel capability and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as BambooHR and ADP is preferred.

Comfort working as part of a global P&C team, with occasional flexibility to overlap with colleagues across Europe and India.

An AI-savvy mindset, with genuine curiosity about how AI and emerging technology can streamline P&C operations, reporting, and the day-to-day employee experience.

You’ll play an important role in shaping the employee experience across a growing global technology organization.

We provide a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and learning.

We value work-life balance and offer competitive benefits and perks.

We celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion, recognizing that different experiences, viewpoints, and identities lead to better outcomes.

We are committed to ethical corporate practices and social responsibility, making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

SmartBear is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices across the world, including Galway, Ireland; Bath, UK; Wrocław, Poland; and Bangalore, India.

We’ve been recognized with major industry and company awards, including BuiltIn Best Places to Work.

Our main goal at SmartBear is to make our technology-driven world a better place.

We are guided by our values of being Smart, Open, Driven, Accountable, and Curious.

We are committed to building a workplace where people can do their best work and contribute to a strong, inclusive global culture.

SmartBear is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for employees where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that reflects a diversity of thought and experience as well as our values of being smart, open, driven, accountable, and curious.

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At SmartBear, we believe transparency in pay is part of how we build trust—with our employees, candidates, and community. Our compensation philosophy is grounded in market competitiveness, internal equity, and rewarding impact.

We encourage candidates to view compensation as part of their total rewards experience at SmartBear. This includes performance-based bonuses for eligible roles, a generous benefits package that supports employees’ health and well-being, and promotes work-life balance through flexible time off and hybrid work options. You can build your career at SmartBear through professional development opportunities, and an inclusive, collaborative culture where everyone can thrive.

Your SmartBear total rewards compensation package includes base salary and may also include a performance bonus plan. The base salary range for this role is listed below. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location.