People Operations Specialist (US)

People Operations Specialist

Location: (Greater) Boston, MA
Team: People
Employment Type: Full-Time

Exploitation prevention is only as strong as the intelligence driving those efforts, and most of the industry is still running on intelligence that lacks exploit context. VulnCheck, The Exploit Intelligence Company, delivers structured exploit intelligence on what is actively weaponized in the wild, purpose-built for the data lakes, ETL pipelines, automation, and AI and LLM workflows your infrastructure already runs on, raising the capability of everything it powers.

VulnCheck is scaling fast globally, and we're excited to be growing our People function to match. This is a newly created role designed to bring operational rigor to the systems and processes that power our team globally. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is energized by driving a top-notch employee experience. You'll lead the global HRIS implementation in partnership with the Director of Talent, help build out compliance and benefits infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions, and be the connective tissue between People strategy and day-to-day execution.

This role sits on a lean People team and reports directly to the Director of Talent. You'll have real ownership from day one, and your work will be visible across the entire organization. This is a 100% remote role with preference for candidates located in Greater Boston, MA

• Onboarding & Offboarding: Build and own the full employee lifecycle experience — from onboarding playbook and I-9 compliance to exit interviews and jurisdiction-specific offboarding requirements.
• Benefits & Compliance: Stand up benefits administration across US, UK, and Singapore; build a multi-jurisdiction compliance calendar; support EOR-to-direct employment transitions.
• Performance Cycles: Build and administer review scheduling, calibration logistics, and template infrastructure; ensure performance data flows into HRIS to inform comp planning.
• People Insights: Establish reporting on new hire feedback, exit themes, and attrition data to surface actionable insights for leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years in People Operations, HR, Recruiting Operations, Benefits Coordinator or a closely related role, ideally within a startup or fast-growing environment
• Hands-on experience with modern people tools
• Self-starter mentality that loves finding solutions to problems before they surface, and ability to prioritize various projects
• Demonstrated experience managing HR compliance across multiple jurisdictions or countries
• Strong process orientation — you build systems, document them, and maintain them over time
• High attention to detail and data accuracy, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Roll up your sleeves attitude with drive to close gaps when and where needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting remote and globally distributed teams building scalable programs that promote connection, engagement, and exceptional employee experience
• AI savvy or interest to learn and utilize AI to automate, optimize and shape the future of People Operations

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted, and valued. VulnCheck offers benefits designed to meet a wide range of needs and lifestyles:

• Unlimited PTO
• 401k plan with company match
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous paid parental leave
• Remote friendly environment with flexibility
• Expense reimbursement for Cell Phone & Internet 
• Ongoing professional development, coaching, and learning resources
• Opportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing team

Compensation 

We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, including salary, equity, and where applicable, performance-based pay. Our Talent Team can answer questions around VulnCheck’s total rewards during your interview process.

Built on over two decades of cybersecurity experience, our team of experts understands the intricacies of vulnerabilities, their exploitation in the wild, and how to leverage this data to build more effective cybersecurity products that produce better outcomes for organizations.

VulnCheck gives organizations a tactical advantage by providing best-in-class exploit & vulnerability intelligence information. We have a sense of duty to protect the critical infrastructure we rely on including medical devices, power grids and telecommunication networks. We were founded in 2021 in Lexington, Massachusetts.

VulnCheck has a transparent, collaborative, and supportive culture - we are looking for people who have a growth mindset, are curious and innovative. Our team is smart, but humble, hardworking, and supportive.

VulnCheck is proud to be an Equal Employer Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. VulnCheck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. *Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply—we value potential just as much as a perfect resume.