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Okta is seeking a highly skilled and experienced People Operations Specialist to drive continuous improvement and process optimization within our Shared Services organization. This role combines deep process excellence expertise with strong technical skills in ServiceNow, self-service portal design, and AI chatbot integration. You will lead initiatives to enhance service delivery, drive automation, and enable data-driven decision-making across Shared Services.
What you’ll be doing
ServiceNow Process Management & Analytics- Design and develop self-service portal on ServiceNow, enabling intuitive access to services and information (include knowledge management)
- Lead the integration of AI-powered chatbots within the portal to facilitate intelligent case routing, knowledge retrieval, and user support.
- Design and build ServiceNow process workflows and analyze workflows to streamline operations, reduce handoffs, and improve service levels across HR
- Design and build SNOW dashboards, and performance analytics to track KPIs, SLAs, and service trends.
- Ensure ServiceNow internal process documentation is up to date and aligned with business needs.
- Analyze existing workflows and identify opportunities to streamline operations, reduce cycle times, and improve service quality.
- Establish and promote standardized best practices, process governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Partner with functional teams (HR, Finance, IT, etc.) to develop and implement best-in-class processes and governance.
- Engage with business stakeholders to define requirements for digital self-service capabilities and enhanced customer experiences.
- Drive adoption of new tools and processes through effective change management, training, and communication strategies.
- Act as a liaison between Shared Services, IT, and external vendors for ServiceNow and chatbot enhancements.
- Ensure all process and service documentation is maintained and aligned with compliance requirements.
- Champion knowledge management by enabling content curation, lifecycle management, and chatbot integration for easy access to FAQs and SOPs.
What you’ll bring to the role
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience: 8+ years of experience in Shared Services, Process Improvement, or Business Operations with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior specialist role. [or 6+ years with a Master’s degree]
Technical Skills:
- Deep hands-on experience with ServiceNow (e.g., HRSD, ITSM) including portal design and workflow configuration.
- Demonstrated experience in designing AI-powered self-service portals and integrating chatbots (e.g., ServiceNow Virtual Agent, or third-party tools).
- Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) concepts and chatbot training methodologies.
- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools such as ServiceNow Performance Analytics.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, and a high degree of organizational acumen.
- Strategic and Operational Thinking
- Process Optimization & Automation
- Change Leadership
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in Shared Services, Process Improvement, or Business Operations
- At least 2 years in a leadership or senior specialist role (or 6+ years with a Master's degree)
- Deep hands-on experience with ServiceNow including portal design and workflow configuration
- Experience in designing AI-powered self-service portals and integrating chatbots
- Familiarity with natural language processing concepts and chatbot training methodologies
- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools such as ServiceNow Performance Analytics
Okta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Okta and has not been reviewed or approved by Okta.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, and income protection, complemented by preventive care options and wellness resources. These elements indicate robust coverage for both routine needs and more complex situations.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility and family‑building benefits. Caregiving resources and flexible arrangements help employees navigate family responsibilities.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, separate sick time, paid holidays, and a company Wellbeing Week provide multiple avenues for time away. This breadth supports rest, recovery, and work‑life balance.
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What We Do
Okta is the leading independent identity provider. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With more than 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta provides simple and secure access to people and organizations everywhere, giving them the confidence to reach their full potential. More than 10,000 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Siemens, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.
