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HR Generalist / People Operations
Job Summary
Founding HR Generalist role at a fast-scaling AI startup. This is a greenfield opportunity to build the HR function from scratch as the first dedicated HR hire, with full ownership of the employee lifecycle and the ability to shape scalable processes as the company grows.
Essential Functions
- Own the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, role changes, offer letters, and employment documentation
- Maintain HRIS platform accuracy and serve as the internal owner for all HR systems and processes
- Apply California employment law knowledge to handle employee transitions, terminations, and compliance matters
- Manage benefits administration including health plans, 401k, and broker relationships while partnering with Finance on payroll accuracy
- Build trust across teams in the first 30 to 60 days, then introduce structured onboarding and performance review cycles
Required Qualifications
- 4 plus years of experience in HR generalist or people operations roles
- Experience at venture-backed technology startups
- Strong knowledge of California employment law
- Ability to work independently in a greenfield HR environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as the first or founding HR hire at a startup
- Prior success building HR processes from scratch
Technical Skills
- Rippling HRIS platform
- HRIS systems management
- Google Workspace
Education & Certifications
Degree requirements not specified
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $140,000 to $185,000