BR Junior People Operations Specialist
São Paulo
Sporty – SPORTY People & Talent /
Full-time /
On-site
Sporty's sites are some of the most popular on the internet, consistently staying in Alexa's list of top websites for the countries they operate in.
We are seeking a dedicated Junior People Operations Specialist to join our growing team. This role plays a crucial part in supporting our team and employees, fostering a positive work environment within Brazil. The Junior People Operations Specialist will be responsible for supporting the People Operations Team on HR admin related activities including onboarding and offboarding processes, terminations, administration, and office operations.
In addition to the local activities, the person in this role will collaborate and work closely with our International People Operations team.
Responsibilities
Support admissions, terminations, and onboarding (medical exams, contracts, documents, etc.)
Maintain HR records, time tracking (absences), and vacation schedules
Handle employee documentation and ensure compliance with local requirements
Organize and track equipment, swag, uniforms, and onboarding kits
Assist with purchases, payments, and invoice tracking via finance systems
Support daily office operations (supplies, vendors, logistics)
Help plan internal events and employee engagement activities
Keep HR trackers and spreadsheets up to date
Provide routine support to LatAm employees and cross-functional teams
Champion and embody Sporty’s culture by fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace environment - both in the office and through thoughtfully planned corporate events
Requirements
Degree in HR, Business or Psychology is preferred
At least 1+ year of experience as a People Operations Assistant / HR Assistant
Strong knowledge of Brazilian labour laws & regulations
Should be able to work independently as well as work well in a team environment
Effective stakeholder management, relationship-building, and consulting expertise
Fluency in written and spoken English, Portuguese and Spanish is essential
Strong data management skills Strong understanding of market intelligence
Capability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Available to work from the office in São Paulo/SP
Benefits
Quarterly bonuses
Flexible working hours
Top-of-the-line equipment
Referral bonuses
30 days paid annual leave
Annual company retreat
Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation
Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful
Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members
Our Mission
Our mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone
Our Operating Principles
1. Create Value for Users
2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty
3. Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation
4. Be Responsible
5. Preserve Integrity & Honesty
6. Respect Confidentiality & Privacy
7. Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability
8. Work Hard with Passion & Pride
Working at Sporty
The top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow and de-block any issues when they're in your way.
Generally employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups etc. The emphasis is really on results.
As we are a highly structured and established company we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to.
We literally build, spend and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our Team Members.
