People Generalist

DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) simplifies cloud computing so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. With our mission-critical infrastructure and fully managed offerings, DigitalOcean enables startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to rapidly deploy and scale modern applications. As a remote-first organization, our employees, like our customers, are based around the world.

As the People (HR) Generalist, you will work closely with the People (HR) & Total Rewards (TR) teams to manage and support employees and managers in Pakistan with the following: recruiting, onboarding/training, facilities management, compensation & benefits assessment, events & community activities.

This is a full-time position based out of Pakistan and will require to be in-person in the Karachi office.

• Partner with the People (HR) team to manage the ongoing operational needs of employees in Pakistan, including the Karachi office.
• Build relationships with local managers and employees, be a trusted resource for their needs and escalate issues as necessary for quick resolutions
• Manager benefit vendor relationship and be point of contact for any benefit related escalations 
• Partner with the People Team to provide local support around onboarding.
• Create and maintain relationships with vendors for office equipment, shipping/handling importing/exporting of goods, hospitality, food & beverage
• Create and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and local finance partners at DO
• Support on PK payroll coordination as needed.
• Monitor local updates around inflation and share market trends/insights on compensation data for the region.
• Work with our Total Rewards team to review our benchmarks in the region on an annual basis.

• Proven experience as a People (HR) admin or as an comp./ben. specialist
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong people/interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality when handling sensitive and non-routine information
• Experience with scheduling, planning and travel logistics
• Experience working in a startup / fast paced / ambiguous environment
• Should be a self-starter - Highly self motivated and entrepreneurial
• Strong network/relationships and ability to build strategic relationships
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized with an ability to multi-task & prioritize tasks

• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on relevant years of experience and skills. Employees may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees including grants of equity upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value development. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that is always challenging our teams and employees to continuously grow. We maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development through formalized mentorship and other internal programs. We provide all employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.
• We care about your well-being. In addition to cash and equity compensation, we also offer employees a competitive array of benefits. In the United States, these include health insurance, flexible vacation, retirement benefits, a generous parental leave program, and additional resources to support employees' overall well-being. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary in other countries due to local regulations and preferences.
• We value diversity and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Department: People