Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an HR Generalist to support day-to-day people operations for a growing AI organization in Mountain View, California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a positive employee experience while managing critical HR processes with precision and discretion. The person in this role will contribute across onboarding, offboarding, employee record administration, and HR communications, while serving as a dependable resource for employees and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee essential HR operational activities across new employee setup, employee status updates, departures, documentation management, and personnel files.
• Coordinate a seamless onboarding journey by handling pre-employment preparation, first-day arrangements, required paperwork, and post-start check-ins.
• Manage separation processes by updating relevant systems, organizing company equipment return steps, and communicating next steps to departing employees.
• Work closely with internal partners to prepare for employee exits, including assembling confidential departure materials and supporting severance documentation.
• Lead exit interviews and capture key themes to help inform people-related improvements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information within Rippling and other HR technology platforms.
• Create, revise, and organize HR forms, templates, process documentation, and employee-facing communications.
• Respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner, resolve routine matters, and escalate more complex concerns when appropriate.
• Handle a high volume of process-oriented HR tasks while safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring consistent accuracy.• 3+ years of experience in human resources, with a strong foundation in HR operations or generalist work.
• Hands-on experience supporting employee onboarding and offboarding activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with employee relations practices and day-to-day HR administration.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms, including maintaining employee data and records accurately.
• Knowledge of benefits-related support and general people operations processes.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear documentation and employee communications.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential information professionally.