Senior HR Generalist

Compa

Senior HR Generalist supporting people operations at Compa, an AI startup. Leading onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance to enhance employee experience.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeOrange County • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Generalist functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws. Proficient in utilizing HRIS platforms like Rippling and generating HR reports to support leadership decision-making.

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HR Generalist ExperienceBenefits AdministrationHRIS Proficiency (Rippling)Employee RelationsCompliance with Employment Laws

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsBenefits AdministrationLeave ManagementPerformance Review CoordinationHR ReportingEmployment Law KnowledgePayroll ManagementHRIS ProficiencyData ManagementPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingTrust BuildingProfessionalismResourcefulness

Tools & Technologies

RipplingGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

FMLAADAFLSAEEOMulti-State WorkforceHigh-Growth EnvironmentStartup Experience

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
3-6 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
HR certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent (Nice to Have)
Experience supporting a multi-state or distributed workforce (Nice to Have)
Familiarity with HRIS systems - Rippling (Nice to Have)
Startup or high-growth company experience (Nice to Have)
Experience with leave administration and reasonable accommodation processes (Nice to Have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
PTO and parental leave
equity
company offsites
continuous education
commuter benefits
flexible work environment