People & Operations Generalist

Where multiple locations are listed for this role, the position may be based in any of those locations, with priority determined according to the order of listing. We're looking for a People & Operations Generalist to help keep Simular running smoothly as we scale. You'll be the go-to person for our Palo Alto HQ - owning day-to-day operations, supporting our team through the full employee lifecycle, and keeping things organized behind the scenes. What you’ll do Own office management: facilities, supplies, vendor relationships, and making sure the space works well for the team Run payroll processing and coordinate with our external providers to make sure everyone gets paid accurately and on time Manage onboarding and offboarding end-to-end: equipment setup, account access, first‑day logistics, and exit processes Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions Support benefits administration and coordinate with insurance and payroll vendors Assist with recruiting coordination when needed: scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, keeping pipelines organized Identify and improve operational workflows — if something is manual and repetitive, you’ll want to fix it You might be a fit if 2‑4 years of experience in People Ops, HR, office management, or a similar generalist role Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience You’re organized, reliable, and comfortable owning things without a lot of hand‑holding You have experience with payroll tools and HRIS systems You’re good at juggling multiple priorities and keeping track of a lot of moving parts You’re based in or willing to relocate to the Bay Area Bonus Experience at an early‑stage startup. Exposure to multi‑jurisdiction employment compliance (US + international). #J-18808-Ljbffr Simular Inc.