HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Location: Bay Area (onsite)

Capacity: Full-time

About OpenArt

We built OpenArt for people who have a vision but not a studio, and creators who have a story but not an entire production team.
Today, OpenArt is one of the fastest-growing AI creative platforms, helping millions of people create images, videos, stories, ads, and other creative content with AI.
OpenArt is #12 on a16z’s Top 50 Consumer AI Apps by Monthly Revenue , was selected as one of just five companies in the 2026 Disney Accelerator , and was recognized by Notable Capital’s Prosumer AI 40 as one of the 40 most innovative AI-native companies.
We’re a small, ambitious team that moves fast, takes ownership, and builds without waiting for a playbook.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced People Operations / HR Generalist to help build and run a thoughtful, efficient employee experience at OpenArt.

You’ll own core People operations across the employee lifecycle and help improve the systems, processes, and programs that support our global team. This is a hands-on role for someone who combines strong execution with sound judgment and enjoys building simple, scalable processes in a fast-moving environment.

What You’ll Do

• Own core People operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, employee changes, and HR systems.

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on day-to-day People matters.

• Maintain and improve People policies and processes, ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.

• Support company-wide People programs, including performance reviews, compensation cycles, and employee experience initiatives.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and other teams on cross-functional People needs.

• Continuously improve and automate People processes to support a growing global organization.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Generalist, or a related HR role, ideally in a fast-paced company.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law, with hands-on experience navigating California employment requirements and practices.

• Experience supporting global teams across multiple locations, including both onsite and remote employees.

• Strong understanding of core HR operations and the employee lifecycle, including HRIS, benefits, leaves, onboarding/offboarding, and People policies.

• Excellent judgment, discretion, and attention to detail, particularly when handling sensitive employee matters.

• Strong communicator who can build trust with both employees and managers.

• Independent, practical, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to build structure and scalable processes in a fast-moving environment.

Why Join OpenArt

• Help shape the People function at an important stage of the company’s growth.

• Take meaningful ownership and have direct impact on how we build and support our team.

• Work with a collaborative, global team at the forefront of AI and creative technology.

• Help build the organizational foundation for a rapidly growing company.

Compensation

• Base: $105,000 - $140,000

• Target bonus starts at 15%

• Equity offered (RSUs)

• Health Insurance, 401k benefits, and other employee benefits kick in on day one