Your New Role and Team
Sanctuary AI, a world leader in building dexterity-driven Physical AI for general-purpose robots, is looking for a People Operations Specialist to join our People team.

Reporting to the Director, People, you will play a critical role in creating an exceptional employee experience while helping the organization scale. This is a highly cross‑functional role that provides exposure to many areas of People Operations, employee programs, and talent initiatives.

In a given week, you might onboard new hires, coordinate immigration documentation with external legal partners, support our employee benefits programs, manage our co‑op and intern hiring process, answer employee questions, organize conference participation logistics, and support broader People initiatives across the company.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in fast‑paced environments, and is excited to build experience across multiple areas of People Operations. We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable handling administrative details, coordinating programs, improving processes, and supporting strategic projects. As a startup, our team regularly works across a wide range of topics and priorities, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys learning, taking ownership, and building breadth across the People function.

Our Success Criteria

Deliver a best‑in‑class onboarding experience that helps new employees become productive, engaged, and connected from day one

Coordinate key employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employment changes, leave administration, employment verification requests, and offboarding

Serve as a trusted resource for employee questions related to benefits, policies, programs, and People processes

Support the administration and continuous improvement of employee perks and wellness programs

Coordinate immigration, global mobility,



and international travel processes by partnering with employees, managers, and external legal counsel

Manage Sanctuary AI's co‑op and intern hiring programs, partnering with hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process

Coordinate employee participation in conferences, events, and external engagements around the world

Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity across People systems, including BambooHR

Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the employee experience

Qualifications
Your Experience

2+ years of experience in People Operations, Human Resources, Talent Operations, Recruiting Coordination, Employee Experience, or a related field

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience supporting employee onboarding, HR administration, employee programs, or related operational processes

Experience coordinating multiple projects, stakeholders, and competing priorities simultaneously

Experience working with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, and other business software tools

Experience supporting co‑op, intern, university recruiting, or other early talent programs is an asset

Experience coordinating immigration processes, global mobility programs, or working with external legal counsel is an asset

Experience working within a startup, high‑growth, or technology‑focused workplace is an asset

Familiarity with BambooHR or similar platforms is an asset





Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and project coordination abilities

Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence

Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of an organization

Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking capabilities

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Customer‑service mindset with a focus on delivering an exceptional employee experience

Traits

Resourceful and proactive when solving problems

Highly organized and dependable

Collaborative and team‑oriented

Curious and eager to learn across multiple areas of People Operations

Empathetic, approachable, and committed to supporting employees

Takes ownership and follows through on commitments

Thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving startup environment

Working at Sanctuary AI
Sanctuary AI is an equal opportunity employer; employment with Sanctuary AI is governed based on skills, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any way by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Advantages
Sanctuary offers a market‑leading compensation package that includes competitive salaries, equity stakes, and a full suite of advantages for permanent employees, encompassing health coverage, paid time off, cutting‑edge work facilities, and worksite flexibility by role. Our commitment to fairness ensures that our total compensation consistently surpasses market standards.

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📌 People Operations Specialist (British Columbia)
🏢 Sanctuary AI
📍 British Columbia