Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

We're looking for an experienced HR Generalist to support day-to-day people operations and help build efficient, employee-focused HR processes as our client continues to grow in the Technology and AI space.

In this role, you'll support employees across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on benefits administration, 401(k) programs, immigration, onboarding/offboarding, and compliance. You'll be a key resource for employees while partnering with internal stakeholders and external HR providers to deliver a consistent, high-quality employee experience.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional with deep expertise in benefits administration, 401(k) programs, and employment-based immigration — someone who is highly organized, discreet, and comfortable managing multiple time-sensitive priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What You'll Do

Serve as a primary point of contact for employees on HR policies, benefits, payroll-related questions, and general people operations support

Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, leave programs, and other offerings

Support the ongoing administration of the company's 401(k) retirement plan, including employee enrollments, changes, and coordination with plan providers

Coordinate employment-based immigration and work authorization processes — including documentation, deadlines, renewals, and employee communications — in partnership with outside immigration counsel

Manage onboarding and offboarding, and support employee lifecycle changes such as promotions, compensation changes, leaves of absence, and terminations

Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation within HR systems

Support compliance efforts, helping ensure policies and practices align with applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements

Partner with benefits brokers, retirement plan administrators, immigration counsel, and other HR vendors

Assist with employee relations matters, escalating complex situations as appropriate

Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and support additional People/HR initiatives as the company grows

What We're Looking For

Required:

5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist, People Operations professional, or in a similar HR role, ideally within a fast-paced technology or high-growth environment

Hands-on experience administering employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, and related offerings)

Experience supporting or administering a 401(k) retirement plan, including employee support and coordination with third-party plan administrators

Experience supporting employment-based immigration and work authorization processes, including coordination with immigration counsel and employees

Strong understanding of HR operations and the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and HR documentation

Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements

Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration platforms

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive employee matters

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential employee information

Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment where processes continue to develop as the organization scales

Nice to Have:

Experience supporting employees in California and familiarity with California employment requirements

Experience working within an AI, technology, startup, or high-growth organization

Experience developing or improving HR processes and programs during periods of rapid organizational growth

Experience partnering directly with benefits brokers, 401(k) providers, and immigration counsel