Chainguard

Global People Operations Specialist

United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or a similar role within a high-growth environment. Proven expertise with HR systems like HRIS and ATS, a solid understanding of employment regulations and compliance, and experience supporting global teams including EOR services are essential. Exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a proactive problem-solving approach in fast-paced settings are also required.

Responsibilities

The Global People Operations Specialist will support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding, manage administrative tasks, and serve as the primary contact for HR inquiries. This role involves streamlining and improving People-related systems, managing HR systems for data accuracy and reporting, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Responsibilities also include leading leave administration, acting as the main point of contact for benefits inquiries and administration, and partnering with other teams to drive operational excellence.

Skills

People Operations
HRIS
Onboarding
Offboarding
Employee Lifecycle Management
HR Compliance
Leave Administration
Process Improvement
Data Management
HR Systems

Chainguard

Supply chain risk management and audits

About Chainguard

Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for businesses that rely on software. They conduct audits to identify risks and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. Their unique offering includes a curated base container image distro, which helps businesses transition to secure software environments. Chainguard also provides supply chain observability services, allowing companies to track their software's origins and dependencies.

Kirkland, WashingtonHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$249MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Equity/stock options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
Home Office Stipend
Health Insurance
Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from other cybersecurity startups in the Seattle area.
Potential overvaluation risk with Chainguard's rapid valuation increase to $1.12 billion.
Rapid product expansion may lead to execution challenges for Chainguard.

Differentiation

Chainguard Images have 97.6% fewer vulnerabilities than industry alternatives.
The company offers a curated base container image distro for secure software supply chains.
Chainguard provides detailed audits and reports for supply chain risk management.

Upsides

Chainguard raised $140 million in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Increased demand for secure container images aligns with Chainguard's core offerings.
Rising adoption of AI frameworks supports Chainguard's new CPU/GPU containers.

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