People Operations Partner

About us 

Avantpage is a translation provider committed to empowering immigrant and LEP communities through language access primarily in the health and government services arena.  Our business is growing, and the right candidate will have opportunities to advance within the company. We are a global company with offices in Davis, CA and Warsaw, Poland. We are always looking for talented professionals ready to live our values of empathy, innovation and rigor! 

Job Overview 

The People & Operations Partner supports our international team under the guidance of the Director of People & Culture, contributing to the implementation of People strategies and programs across the organization. The role helps ensure a consistent, equitable, and human centered employee experience while embedding our culture into processes, policies, and daily practices. As part of a global language access company, this position works within a diverse, multicultural environment playing an important role in supporting employee relations, strengthening HR operations, and advancing initiatives that foster inclusion, connection, and continuous improvement. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensure compliance with HR regulations and employment practices across the United States, Poland, and Mexico.
• Support end‑to‑end onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth, consistent, and human‑centered employee experience; coordinate equipment and access management in partnership with IT.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee records and documentation, ensuring full compliance with legal and organizational standards; collaborate closely with accounting to provide payroll‑related data.
• Manage and administer employee records and People Operations processes through BambooHR, ensuring data integrity and process efficiency.
• Stay informed about HR trends, regulatory updates, and best practices, proactively contributing to the continuous improvement of People Operations procedures, tools, and systems.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees to ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and performance‑related practices.
• Promote full compliance with ethical, legal, and internal standards, empowering managers to lead with confidence, accountability, and responsibility.
• Recommend, support, and help implement new HR policies and procedures, ensuring existing policies are regularly reviewed, updated, and clearly communicated.
• Ensure compliance with internal Performance Management and OKR processes; audit execution and progress and prepare regular reporting and insights for area leaders.
• Coordinate company events as needed and maintain strict confidentiality across all HR processes and employee matters.

Skills and Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 2 years of experience in Human Resource domains) 

• 2+ years' experience as Sr. HR Analyst or similar. 

• English and Spanish language proficiency is highly desired 

• Technologically savvy 

• A passionate people person who enjoys helping others succeed 

• Must sweat the small stuff, someone who cares about the details 

• Thrives in and desires to work in a multi-cultural environment 

• Supportive team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment; ability to diffuse a tense situation 

• A lifelong learner who enjoys problem solving and adapting to change  

What we offer 

• Joining a vibrant multicultural team spread across the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe 

• Professional development and growth opportunities in the localization industry 

• Training in new tools, technologies, and processes 

• Energetic, multicultural, and empathetic working environment