Relay is a cloud-based technology platform that helps frontline teams improve communications, increase employee safety, and improve their productivity. Relay helps frontline teams digitally transform their operations with the modern tools which supports actionable real-time data needed to track performance and improve their operations. Software has not yet transformed the frontline world, and we're on a mission to change that. We’ve experienced tremendous growth in our 5 years as a B2B company, and continue to expand our Raleigh, NC based team as a result! We're hiring for an Operations Technology Specialist II who will thrive in a dynamic high-growth start-up environment.
Frontline workers are the lifeblood of our economy, and we're building the cloud platform that makes them better, faster and safer than ever before. Our cloud solution offers a data driven approach to frontline work through real time communications, real time location information and powerful real time data and insights. Here at Relay, we've designed, built and launched an entirely new product category and we're disrupting the handheld radio industry. What is it? A simple, rugged, internet-enabled smart-device, and all the software that runs with it, for B2B clients and frontline workers across multiple industries and verticals. We've achieved proven product-market fit with a user experience that solves real-world customer pain and unlocks new capabilities.
This is a full time, in office role based in our Raleigh, NC headquarters, requiring 5 days per week in the company office (Monday - Friday).
As an Operations Technology Specialist II at Relay, Inc., you will be a key contributor to our Operations functions (Customer Success, Support, Business Operations, etc.) by implementing and maintaining strategic technology solutions. You will report to the Senior Manager of Customer Success Operations to execute the vision for our operational technology stack, building and optimizing systems to enhance efficiency, automate workflows, and empower our customer-facing teams. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, exceptional problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for leveraging technology—including artificial intelligence—to enable business work streams.
The ideal candidate is a proactive and curious technologist, adept at leveraging technology solutions to optimize Operations team workflows. They possess deep expertise in building within CRM, ticketing, and CSP systems to enhance efficiency. With a passion for technology-driven problem-solving, they approach process building with simplicity and scalability, demonstrating a strong command of operational data structures. This individual will continuously iterate and integrate emerging technologies, especially AI, to evolve our operations.
If you are a driven, self-starter eager to make an immediate impact in building and scaling a growing customer and operations team at one of the fastest growing technology companies, this opportunity is for you!
What you will do:
- Implement, Iterate, and Support Operational Processes and Technology: Partner with leadership across Customer Success, and Support to execute the technology roadmap, focusing on building and maintaining the core operational systems. You'll design, implement, and iterate on system configurations, custom automations, and advanced workflows within our CRM, CSP, and other key platforms to drive efficiency and support our operating strategy.
- Leverage AI for Operational Transformation: Be well-versed in the application of AI/LLM technologies to solve operational challenges. Identify opportunities and implement AI-powered tools and solutions to improve team efficiency and enhance customer experience.
- Provide Technical Documentation: Create and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation for the processes, automations, and tools you build to ensure long-term sustainability of our evolving tech stack and knowledge transfer.
Technical Troubleshooting: Provide advanced technical support for operational systems, troubleshooting complex issues and implementing permanent solutions to prevent future problems. - Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data querying tools such as SQL to build reports and dashboards that provide insights into customer health, team performance, and operational KPIs, supporting data-driven decision-making. Ensure new and revised systems and processes follow our existing data structure to ensure proper data hygiene, consistency, and efficient data analysis.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Immerse yourself in the daily operations of Customer Success, Support, and Business Operations to gain and maintain a thorough understanding of their key functions, technology utilization, and core processes. This will enable your effectiveness in partnering with these teams through enhancements and iterations.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in an IT, System Administration/Engineering, or Operations Technology role, with a strong focus on systems administration and technology processes.
- Advanced technical proficiency with a proven ability to build and manage systems.
- Experience with administration and customization of CRM and/or Customer Success platforms (i.e. Zoho, Hubspot, Gainsight, Totango, Zoom, etc.) in a growing organization, including new system implementations and enablement.
- Experience leveraging AI/ML tools to improve business or operational processes.
- Expert-level skills with spreadsheets (e.g., Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel), including advanced functions, pivot tables, and data modeling.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, etc.) or other programming languages to perform various functions.
- Knowledge of APIs and experience building secure integrations between systems.
- Strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Project management experience and familiarity with PM principles (AGILE, SCRUM, etc.).
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
Why Join Relay?
- Make a Tangible Impact: Our platform directly enhances the lives of frontline workers, improving their responsiveness to customers (72%) and overall efficiency (77%). We've already facilitated over 2.5 billion messages and supported countless deskless workers.
- Be Part of a Winning Team: We're not just growing - we're recognized as a leader in our field. Relay has been honored by Inc. 5000, Deloitte 500, and NC Tech
- Thrive in a World-Class Environment: Our Raleigh campus boasts a fitness center, outdoor sports courts, a cafeteria, and modern workspaces designed to inspire collaboration and innovation.
- Embrace a Vibrant Culture: With over 200 team members, we've cultivated a culture of empowerment and engagement, where every employee is encouraged to do their best work.
- Invest in Your Future: Our comprehensive benefits package prioritizes work/life integration and supports your personal and professional development.
About us: Relay culture, benefits & perks:
Our culture hinges on Relayers getting LIT up in an environment that fosters learning, impact, and teamwork (LIT) where we can *CHASE* the best work in our lives. We call this BWIML (pronounced bee wimmel = Best Work In My Life)!
It's truly amazing what engaged team members can achieve together. Our ever evolving list of benefits and perks mean you'll be able to integrate work into your whole life, focus on health, perform impactful work, grow and learn in your role, look after yourself/your family, and invest in your future.
At Relay, we offer...
- 100% Paid Insurance Health, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance benefits for you and those who depend on you
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(K) Savings Plan + Company Match
- Baby Cash Reward + Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Perks, including a world-class onsite fitness center with instructor led classes + locker room as well as endless outdoor amenities whether tennis, basketball, cycling, or pickleball is your jam
- Latest tech, standing desks, and all the accessories and software you need to succeed in your role
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What We Do
Software powers the workforce...except for 55 million members who aren’t given access to a communication tool or rely on a walkie-talkie. With expense, the active nature of their jobs and guest interaction rendering a smartphone impractical, this subset of the workforce is often completely disconnected - not only from one another, but from critical information that could improve their efficiency and positively impact the bottom line of the companies that employ them.
Relay leverages the PTT functionality that active workers rely on, but we’ve stripped away the range limitations, security concerns, physical bulk and the budget prohibitions associated with traditional walkie talkies. More important though is what we’ve added: Relay operates on a powerful and flexible software platform that provides new core functionalities like GPS tracking, emergency alerts and mobile/desktop compatibility - all navigated through a voice interface. The technology that fuels these capabilities enables us to continue building software integrations that will evolve with marketplace demands.
