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HR Generalist

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full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $138,000 - $188,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Report to the Director, People Operations and serve as the technical backbone of HR infrastructure
  • Own strategy, implementation, and optimization of HR technology stack (Rippling, Sequoia, Slack, Notion workflows)
  • Design and implement system configurations, workflows, and automations to improve efficiency and user experience
  • Manage system integrations between HRIS, payroll, benefits, recruiting, and performance management platforms
  • Oversee system upgrades, implementations, and vendor relationships
  • Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance across all HR systems and maintain audit trails
  • Develop and maintain HR reporting dashboards and metrics using Rippling analytics and Notion databases
  • Generate insights on workforce trends, retention patterns, compensation analysis, and organizational health
  • Create self-service reporting capabilities for managers and leadership teams
  • Support employee lifecycle management including onboarding, transfers, and offboarding
  • Manage user access, permissions, system training, and provide technical support and troubleshooting for HR systems users
  • Lead special projects related to organizational changes, system implementations, and process redesign
  • Collaborate with IT on security, compliance, and technical infrastructure requirements
  • Manage and respond to employee HR inquiries through the ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and service delivery

Requirements

  • 5+ years of HRIS administration and HR systems management experience
  • Direct experience with Rippling administration and configuration
  • Proficiency with Notion for database management, workflow automation, and documentation
  • Familiarity with Carta or similar equity management platforms
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in HR data analysis and reporting tools
  • Experience with system integrations, APIs, and HR technology ecosystems
  • Project management skills with track record of successful system implementations
  • Knowledge of data privacy regulations, security protocols, and compliance requirements
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with Canada compliance (nice to have)
  • Bonus: HRIS certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or Rippling certification)
  • Bonus: Startup or high-growth tech company experience Series C/D
  • Bonus: Advanced Notion skills including formula creation and API integrations
  • Bonus: Experience with equity management and cap table administration
  • Bonus: Background in change management and user adoption strategies
  • Bonus: Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements
Benefits
  • generous healthcare package
  • 401k matching program
  • catered lunches
  • flexible vacation time
  • flexible work arrangements with remote and hybrid options
  • occasional in-person collaboration opportunities

ATS Keywords

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Hard skills
HRIS administrationRippling administrationNotion database managementworkflow automationdata analysissystem integrationsAPIsproject managementHR reportingchange management
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skillstechnical supportcollaborationproblem-solvinguser adoption strategiesorganizational skillsleadershipservice deliverytimely resolution
Certifications
PHRSHRM-CPRippling certification
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