People Operations Specialist (Officer)

• Coordinate and execute core People & Culture processes across onboarding, offboarding, contract changes, leave administration, payroll, and benefits administration for a global team.
• Manage and maintain People & Culture systems (HRIS, ATS, knowledge management, project management) and ensure data integrity.
• Support recruitment logistics, interview scheduling, and candidate assessment to ensure a smooth candidate experience.
• Serve as an operational point of contact for staff, coordinate cross-functional projects, and improve workflows.

This role ensures that the People & Culture operations run smoothly, enabling the organization to focus on its mission of global advocacy and mobilization. By improving processes and supporting staff, the role helps maintain a high-functioning, collaborative team that drives positive change.

• Experience in People Operations, HR administration, or operations coordination with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working in remote, international, or fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional organizational skills, clear written communication, and ability to manage multiple workflows.
• Strong plus: experience with HRIS, globally distributed teams, or employment administration across multiple jurisdictions.

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. The role offers the opportunity to work in a globally distributed, remote team with a focus on operational excellence and positive impact.

AVAAZ is a global civic organization that mobilizes people to take action on pressing global issues, from climate change to human rights. They operate as a distributed team across multiple countries.