People Operations Specialist

Hybrid- Salem, OR or Fremont, CA ROBOTICS Full-time $54k to $84k Posted Sep 15, 2026
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About this role

Agility Robotics is hiring a People Operations Specialist, full-time, on-site in Hybrid- Salem, OR or Fremont, CA, in the ROBOTICS sector.

Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

About The Role

Our People Operations team is growing, and we're looking for a People Operations Specialist to help create a thoughtful, seamless employee experience. In this role, you'll take on the day-to-day of onboarding, HR administration, and company events. This is a great fit for someone who's organized, detail-driven, and genuinely excited to make memorable moments for their coworkers.

About The Work

  • Own the new hire onboarding experience end-to-end, from offer acceptance through the first 90 days, coordinating logistics across our Fremont, Salem, and Pittsburgh offices and remote team with IT, Facilities, and Recruiting.
  • Keep our onboarding touchpoints, like new hire orientation, first-week schedules and activities, and buddy programs, fresh and exciting, always bringing new creative ideas that make new hires feel welcomed, confident, and excited to be here.
  • Plan and support company events, like offsites, family days, summits, and holiday parties, managing vendors, budgets, timelines, and day-of logistics.
  • Manage day-to-day HRIS administration, processing employee data changes and keeping records accurate and up to date.
  • Support HR systems, documentation, and workflows, always looking for ways to simplify processes and improve the employee experience.
  • Work with other team members on adhoc projects.

About You

  • 1-3 years of experience in People Operations, or a related role.
  • BA/BS degree in Human Resources or a related field.
  • Experience administering an HRIS platform, including processing employee data changes and maintaining data integrity.
  • Enthusiasm for onboarding and a creative mindset for helping build and improve programs that are engaging and welcoming.
  • Experience planning team events and creating fun, engaging moments that bring the team together.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple moving pieces.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Proficient in Google Suite.
  • Authorization to work in the USA.

Bonus Points

  • Experience with Workday.
  • Familiarity with federal and state leave of absence requirements.
  • Experience in a fast-paced startup, manufacturing, or robotics environment.

Location

  • This is a hybrid position based out of our Salem, OR or Fremont, CA office.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Salary Range $54,000 — $84,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:

  • 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
  • Equity: Company stock options.
  • Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
  • Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
  • Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Time Off:
    • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
    • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
  • On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
  • Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.

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