Founding HR Generalist / People Operations

Founding HR Generalist / People Operations Location: San Francisco, CA (Dogpatch) Work Model: On-site (5 days/week) Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $140,000–$185,000 Base + Equity Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

ABOUT THE ROLE

Giga is hiring a Founding HR Generalist / People Operations professional with 4–8 years of experience to build and own the HR function from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to become the company's first dedicated HR hire at a rapidly growing AI startup that recently raised $61M Series A and serves enterprise customers including DoorDash. You’ll establish scalable HR processes, own the employee lifecycle, ensure compliance, and help shape company culture as the organization continues to scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own the complete employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, role changes, offer letters, and HR documentation. Administer and maintain Rippling and other HR systems. Ensure compliance with California employment laws. Manage employee benefits, health plans, 401(k), and broker relationships. Partner with Finance on payroll processing and accuracy. Build scalable onboarding and performance management processes. Become the trusted HR partner across the organization.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

4–8 years of HR Generalist / People Operations experience. Experience as the first or founding HR hire at a venture-backed startup that raised $10M+. Experience building People Operations from scratch. Broad HR ownership beyond recruiting or a single specialty. Strong California employment law knowledge. Payroll and benefits administration experience. Hands‑on experience with Rippling or similar HRIS (Workday, Gusto, etc.). Bachelor's degree from a reputable university.

TECH STACK

Rippling HRIS Google Workspace

REQUIREMENTS

Must be based in or able to commute to San Francisco. Must work onsite 5 days per week. Existing U.S. work authorization required. No visa sponsorship.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

Venture-backed technology startups. Experience designing onboarding, performance management, and People Operations processes. Long-term tenure in previous roles (3+ years preferred).

AVOID CANDIDATES WHO

Come from non-tech industries. Have only specialized HR experience (Recruiting, L&D, Compensation only). Frequently change jobs with short tenures. Require visa sponsorship. Want hybrid or remote work.

ABOUT GIGA

Giga is a fast-growing AI company building enterprise‑grade customer experience agents across voice, chat, and email. The company has raised $61M in funding and serves Fortune 500 customers including DoorDash and Toast. Company Details Founded: 2023 Team Size: 75+ Industry: AI / Enterprise Software Location: San Francisco, CA

BENEFITS

Competitive salary + equity Medical, dental & vision coverage Wellness allowance Commuter benefits Meals, snacks & coffee Modern office in Dogpatch #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev