HR Generalist

Compa

HR Generalist driving people operations and enhancing HR functions at an AI compensation startup. Leadership exposure and significant influence on company culture and HR policies.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead new hire onboarding to ensure every employee starts with a great experience
Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions on policies, benefits, and HR processes
Support benefits administration including enrollment, changes, leave management, and vendor coordination
Maintain accurate employee records in Rippling and process all employment changes (hires, terminations, promotions, LOA)
Ensure HR practices remain compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO)
Coordinate performance review cycles and support managers in development planning and corrective action
Generate HR reports and people metrics to support leadership decision-making
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, programs, and internal tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
2–4 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar people-focused role
Solid working knowledge of core HR disciplines—employee relations, benefits, payroll and employment law
Proficiency with HRIS platforms (preferably Rippling) and Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization
High ownership mindset—you proactively spot issues and drive solutions without waiting to be asked
Scrappy and resourceful—comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, high-growth environment
Discreet and professional when handling sensitive or confidential information.

Benefits

Comp & perks

High-growth environment
Build, not maintain
Real impact
Cross-functional reach

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsbenefits administrationpayrollemployment lawHR reportingperformance managementonboardingleave managementvendor coordinationHR policies development

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillstrust buildingownership mindsetproblem-solvingresourcefulnessdiscretionprofessionalismcommunicationdevelopment planningcorrective action

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business Administration