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People Operations Generalist
Milpitas, CA
Why RoboForce
RoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. The company's robots are engineered for demanding industrial environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability.
We’re seeking our first
People Operations Generalist to own and evolve the people infrastructure of RoboForce. This role owns processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding/offboarding, compensation, benefits, compliance, and employee experience.
The ideal candidate will have extensive People Operations experience in high-growth, technical companies (robotics, hardware, AI), and has operated with a high degree of autonomy while partnering closely with founders and senior leaders. You bring strong judgment and execution discipline, building structure where needed while preserving speed, accountability, and culture.
Responsibilities
- Employee Lifecycle Operations:
- Own and continuously improve onboarding, employee changes, leave administration, workplace accommodations, and offboarding processes, ensuring a consistent and high-quality employee experience.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and practical, stage-appropriate People policies; serve as a trusted contact for employee questions and support the documentation and escalation of sensitive employee relations matters.
- Payroll, Compensation, and Benefits:
- Manage accurate and timely payroll and timekeeping operations in partnership with Finance and external providers, including employee changes and wage-and-hour compliance.
- Administer benefits programs, enrollment, renewals, employee support, and vendor relationships, while supporting leadership with compensation benchmarking, review-cycle administration, and compensation data.
- Employee Experience and Culture:
- Develop and coordinate employee engagement, recognition, and workplace experience programs that help employees feel supported, productive, and connected.
- Reinforce RoboForce’s values through consistent People practices and internal communications, gather employee feedback, and recommend practical improvements to the employee experience.
- Recruiting Operations:
- Coordinate recruiting operations, including offer documentation, background checks, pre-employment requirements, and the transition from candidate to employee.
- Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and Finance to maintain accurate hiring and headcount information and ensure recruiting processes and documentation are consistent and compliant.
- People Systems and Compliance:
- Administer and continuously improve the HRIS, payroll, benefits, and related People systems while maintaining accurate, secure, and confidential employee data and reporting.
- Manage the People compliance calendar—including required filings, audits, notices, training, employment eligibility, and recordkeeping—and coordinate immigration cases with employees, leadership, and external counsel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of experience in People Operations, Human Resources, or a related role, preferably within a technology startup or high-growth company.
- Broad, hands-on experience across payroll, benefits, compliance, employee lifecycle operations, immigration, and employee experience.
- Experience administering HRIS, payroll, benefits, and related People systems.
- Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and HR practices, with the judgment to identify risks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Experience supporting immigration processes and coordinating with external counsel.
- Strong judgment, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.
- Ability to work independently while partnering closely with company leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration with the teams.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience supporting both high-growth startups and established technology companies.
- Experience in robotics, hardware, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, or another technical environment.
- HR certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or an equivalent credential.
- Experience helping implement or migrate an HRIS, payroll, or benefits platform.
Benefits
- Competitive stock options/equity programs.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan.
- Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.
- Lunches and dinners, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular team-building events.
Compensation: Salary $105,000–$145,000 USD + Bonus + Equity
The base salary range above represents the expected compensation for this full-time U.S. position. Final compensation will be determined based on role scope, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training, and may fall outside the listed range in exceptional cases.
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Why RoboForce
RoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. The company's robots are engineered for demanding industrial environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability.
We’re seeking our first
People Operations Generalist to own and evolve the people infrastructure of RoboForce. This role owns processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding/offboarding, compensation, benefits, compliance, and employee experience.
The ideal candidate will have extensive People Operations experience in high-growth, technical companies (robotics, hardware, AI), and has operated with a high degree of autonomy while partnering closely with founders and senior leaders. You bring strong judgment and execution discipline, building structure where needed while preserving speed, accountability, and culture.
Responsibilities
- Employee Lifecycle Operations:
- Own and continuously improve onboarding, employee changes, leave administration, workplace accommodations, and offboarding processes, ensuring a consistent and high-quality employee experience.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and practical, stage-appropriate People policies; serve as a trusted contact for employee questions and support the documentation and escalation of sensitive employee relations matters.
- Payroll, Compensation, and Benefits:
- Manage accurate and timely payroll and timekeeping operations in partnership with Finance and external providers, including employee changes and wage-and-hour compliance.
- Administer benefits programs, enrollment, renewals, employee support, and vendor relationships, while supporting leadership with compensation benchmarking, review-cycle administration, and compensation data.
- Employee Experience and Culture:
- Develop and coordinate employee engagement, recognition, and workplace experience programs that help employees feel supported, productive, and connected.
- Reinforce RoboForce’s values through consistent People practices and internal communications, gather employee feedback, and recommend practical improvements to the employee experience.
- Recruiting Operations:
- Coordinate recruiting operations, including offer documentation, background checks, pre-employment requirements, and the transition from candidate to employee.
- Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and Finance to maintain accurate hiring and headcount information and ensure recruiting processes and documentation are consistent and compliant.
- People Systems and Compliance:
- Administer and continuously improve the HRIS, payroll, benefits, and related People systems while maintaining accurate, secure, and confidential employee data and reporting.
- Manage the People compliance calendar—including required filings, audits, notices, training, employment eligibility, and recordkeeping—and coordinate immigration cases with employees, leadership, and external counsel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of experience in People Operations, Human Resources, or a related role, preferably within a technology startup or high-growth company.
- Broad, hands-on experience across payroll, benefits, compliance, employee lifecycle operations, immigration, and employee experience.
- Experience administering HRIS, payroll, benefits, and related People systems.
- Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and HR practices, with the judgment to identify risks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Experience supporting immigration processes and coordinating with external counsel.
- Strong judgment, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.
- Ability to work independently while partnering closely with company leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration with the teams.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience supporting both high-growth startups and established technology companies.
- Experience in robotics, hardware, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, or another technical environment.
- HR certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or an equivalent credential.
- Experience helping implement or migrate an HRIS, payroll, or benefits platform.
Benefits
- Competitive stock options/equity programs.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan.
- Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.
- Lunches and dinners, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular team-building events.
Compensation: Salary $105,000–$145,000 USD + Bonus + Equity
The base salary range above represents the expected compensation for this full-time U.S. position. Final compensation will be determined based on role scope, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training, and may fall outside the listed range in exceptional cases.
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