Job Description
Boston MA USA
Hybrid
57K-72K Annually
Junior
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Software
We're re-engineering car shopping. Join us for the ride.
The Role
The Associate People Operations Specialist provides support in benefits payroll HR systems and employee lifecycle processes while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
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Who we are
At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG) our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact we're the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace and we've been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do
The market is evolving and we are too moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing purchase and delivery of a new one. Today tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month and ~30000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus-our employees do too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness collaboration and innovation and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
Role overview
The Associate People Operations Specialist provides administrative and operational support across benefits payroll HR systems and employee lifecycle processes. This role is critical to delivering accurate compliant and high-quality People Operations support while enhancing the overall employee experience.
The role focuses on executing established workflows maintaining employee and benefits data managing vendor coordination and responding to employee queries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented technically proficient and capable of managing multiple priorities across global programs.
What you'll do
Benefits Administration & Vendor Management
HR Systems & Data Management
Employee Support & Communications
Programs & Operational Support
Payroll & Compliance
What you'll bring
The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings which applies exclusively to sales roles.
Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.
This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Position Pay Range
$57000 - $72000 USD
Working at CarGurus
We reward our Gurus' curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation including equity for all employees both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch a new car discount meditation and fitness apps commuting cost coverage and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all
CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential-starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin age sex marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status gender identity or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills experiences and unique perspectives. That's why we hope you'll apply even if you don't check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid
At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG) our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact we're the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace and we've been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do
The market is evolving and we are too moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing purchase and delivery of a new one. Today tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month and ~30000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus-our employees do too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness collaboration and innovation and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
Role overview
The Associate People Operations Specialist provides administrative and operational support across benefits payroll HR systems and employee lifecycle processes. This role is critical to delivering accurate compliant and high-quality People Operations support while enhancing the overall employee experience.
The role focuses on executing established workflows maintaining employee and benefits data managing vendor coordination and responding to employee queries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented technically proficient and capable of managing multiple priorities across global programs.
What you'll do
Benefits Administration & Vendor Management
- Manage global benefits operations across the US Canada UK and Ireland overseeing benefit administration invoice tracking and the processing and reconciliation of payments across approximately 20 vendors (including medical dental and life insurance)
- Conduct monthly audits of benefit plans identifying discrepancies and driving resolution
- Administer global pension and retirement schemes (UK Ireland US) including system uploads and quarterly fee tracking
- Oversee FSA/HSA funding aligned with payroll cycles including quarterly employer contributions
- Administer COBRA processes and maintain associated tracking documentation
- Manage Evidence of Insurability (EOI) approvals and send follow-ups for pending submissions
HR Systems & Data Management
- Maintain accurate employee data across Workday and related systems
- Review and approve Qualified Life Event (QLE) benefit changes including manual FSA/HSA adjustments
- Process benefits onboarding employee changes beneficiary updates and one-time employee payments (e.g. bonuses reimbursements).
- Monitor and troubleshoot weekly benefits integration files to ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Run and review reports including Terminated with Benefits Business Process Transactions and quarterly dependent/beneficiary audits
Employee Support & Communications
- Manage employee queries via ticketing systems (e.g. JIRA)
- Provide support for benefits platforms and respond to FAQs
- Coordinate employee communications including onboarding reminders benefits education and wellness program updates
- Maintain global Benefits Wiki and internal documentation ensuring accuracy and accessibility
Programs & Operational Support
- Administer commuter and parking programs including enrollments terminations and funding file coordination
- Plan and coordinate on-site and virtual events including the annual Open Enrollment Fair
- Support absence tracking time-off administration and other operational tasks that enhance employee experience and team efficiency
Payroll & Compliance
- Manage employee payroll deductions for Ireland and UK benefits
- Support unemployment claim documentation and responses
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across benefits payroll and related programs
What you'll bring
- 1-2 years of experience in benefits administration or HR operations
- Strong proficiency in Google Sheets (or Microsoft Excel) to organize and analyze data with a solid grasp of Pivot Tables and functions like VLOOKUP. Experience with HRIS systems particularly Workday Benefits Administration module
- Comfort working with data and systems
- Strong data entry and reconciliation capabilities
- Familiarity with benefits administration platforms across US / UK / IE
- Understanding of system integrations and troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of benefits regulations across all locations (US/ UK/ IE) including COBRA FSA/HSA administration pension contributions and associated tax implications (i.e UK/IE pension auto-enrolment and payroll deductions for medical/dental benefits)
- Basic understanding of life insurance and Evidence of Insurability processes
- Familiarity with payroll processing and vendor management
The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings which applies exclusively to sales roles.
Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.
This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Position Pay Range
$57000 - $72000 USD
Working at CarGurus
We reward our Gurus' curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation including equity for all employees both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch a new car discount meditation and fitness apps commuting cost coverage and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all
CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential-starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin age sex marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status gender identity or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills experiences and unique perspectives. That's why we hope you'll apply even if you don't check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience in benefits administration or HR operations
- Strong proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel with data analysis capabilities
- Experience with HRIS systems particularly Workday Benefits Administration module
- Familiarity with benefits administration platforms across US UK IE
- Understanding of system integrations and troubleshooting
- Basic understanding of life insurance and Evidence of Insurability processes
- Familiarity with payroll processing and vendor management
CarGurus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Parental & Family Support—The package includes extended paid leave for birthing and non-birthing parents plus adoption and fertility support through Carrot and backup care via Care.com. Family-focused programs (e.g. gradual return and caregiving resources) are consistently highlighted as standout strengths.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Policies include flexible hybrid work unlimited personal/sick time baseline vacation from the outset and a paid sabbatical after extended tenure. These elements collectively emphasize work-life balance and restorative time.
- Healthcare Strength—Offerings span Blue Cross Blue Shield medical options no-deductible dental with frequent cleanings vision coverage mental-health resources and transgender-inclusive care. Coverage depth across core health areas is presented as comprehensive.
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The Company
HQ: Boston MA
1200 Employees
Year Founded: 2006
What We Do
Headquartered in Boston Massachusetts CarGurus is the #1 visited digital auto platform in the U.S. for shopping buying and selling new and used vehicles and an award-winning place to work. We give drivers and dealers the confidence to buy or sell cars exactly how they want: online in-person or a combination of both. Our culture fosters kindness collaboration and innovation while empowering Gurus with opportunities and resources to fuel their career growth. We aim to give all people—consumers dealers and our employees—the power to reach their destination.
Why Work With Us
Being a top destination for buying and selling vehicles requires collaboration innovation and fresh perspective. So we empower our Gurus with opportunities and support that help them confidently contribute and continuously grow as their authentic selves. Amazing benefits and perks and development programs underscore our commitment to our people.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid working model emphasizes flexibility and open communication. Employees are expected to work with their managers to align on the rhythm that works best for their specific role and teams.
Typical time on-site: Flexible
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Date Posted
05/19/2026
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