People Operations Specialist

We’re looking for a hands‑on, resourceful People Operations Specialist who thrives in a fast‑moving startup environment and enjoys variety – one day improving HR workflows, the next helping managers and employees navigate benefits, onboarding, or policy questions You’ll partner closely with the HR team to manage day‑to‑day HR operations, strengthen systems and compliance, and deliver an exceptional employee experience as we continue our rapid growth Act as a primary point of contact for daily HR inquiries and employee support Maintain accurate and timely data across Rippling (HRIS, payroll, and benefits) Prepare reports, audits, and dashboards to ensure data accuracy and compliance Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and vendor coordination Track and coordinate leaves of absence, accommodations, and employment verifications Support investigations and documentation Assist with the semi‑annual performance and compensation review process by coordinating timelines, preparing communications and tracking tools, and assisting managers and HR throughout the review cycle Support HR communications, employee surveys, and engagement initiatives Work full‑time onsite out of our office in Los Angeles (El Segundo), California Benefits Generous pre‑IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress code Life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more Medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company Qualifications Proficiency with HRIS systems; able to manage transactions, workflows, and audits with high accuracy Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment Team‑oriented mindset with proactive, solutions‑focused approach 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or coordinator role; ideally in a high growth or startup setting Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism Demonstrated experience supporting HR operations such as onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance tracking Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust with employees and managers across all levels Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices (especially California; multi‑state familiarity a plus) Comfort with spreadsheets, HR reporting, and data integrity checks in Excel Hands‑on experience managing leave of absence cases end‑to‑end, including FMLA/CFRA, short- and long‑term disability, and company-paid parental leave programs that require top‑off payment calculations and benefits integration Hands‑on experience with Rippling Experience coordinating benefits renewals and open enrollment Exposure to or involvement in performance reviews and compensation cycles Familiarity with leave administration (FMLA, CFRA, PFL) Interest in scaling HR processes and improving employee experience within a startup #J-18808-Ljbffr CHAOS Industries