People Operations Generalist

Overview: The People Operations Generalist will play a critical role in delivering a seamless employee experience and scaling Hypori’s People function. Reporting to the Head of People, the People Operations Generalist will own the day-to-day people operations of the company from end to end, including onboarding, off-boarding, benefits changes, HRIS updates, job/comp changes, leave management, and compliance tasks. They will be a highly visible, trusted point of contact for employees navigating questions or challenges. They will also ensure smooth coordination between the People team and company leadership as employees move through the lifecycle. This is a remote position that will require periodic travel to the Austin office, representing the People team during key company moments and employee needs. The People Operations Generalist will also serve as deputy to the Head of People, taking on responsibilities as needed, including employee relations, separations, and other sensitive matters.

Responsibilities: 

• Benefits & Compensation Management: Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks, while responding to employee inquiries. Monitor industry trends to help maintain competitive offerings and provide compensation data support to the Head of People and Finance. Lead annual compensation planning by leveraging Pave and other benchmarking tools to guide salary planning, role leveling, and equitable pay practices. 

• People Operations & Compliance: Implement and document People policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company standards. Support payroll alignment, vendor coordination, and compliance-related reporting.  

• People Analytics & Reporting: Compile and analyze people-related data to prepare regular reports on key metrics such as turnover, time-to-fill, and engagement. Provide insights that support workforce planning and continuous improvement across the People function. 
  
  
• Employee Engagement & Culture: Contribute to a positive company culture by supporting engagement initiatives, events, and recognition programs. Serve as a trusted resource for employees, providing clear guidance on People policies and escalating complex issues as needed.
   
• Representation of the People Team: Occasional travel to the Austin office during key company events and moments that benefit from on-site presence (e.g., QBRs or milestone celebrations). 

• Deputy to the Head of People: Fill in as needed to support the Head of People, taking on responsibilities aligned with the role, including employee relations, terminations, and other sensitive matters. 

Qualifications: 

• People/HR Experience: 3–5+ years in People Operations, HR Generalist, or HRBP roles at a high-growth startup or scaling tech company.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., BambooHR, Lattice, Greenhouse, or similar) and strong data analysis skills using Excel or other tools. 

• Analytics & Compensation: Familiarity with people analytics and compensation processes, including exposure to benchmarking or tools like Pave. 

• Knowledge & Communication: Strong understanding of employment laws and People/HR best practices, with excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly explain policies and processes. 

• Execution & Organization: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a lean People/HR team. 

• Professionalism & Partnership: Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with empathy and discretion while building trust and credibility with employees and managers. 

Preferred Attributes:  

• Industry Experience: Background in a high-growth or technology environment, with the ability to adapt People/HR programs as the company scales. 

• Culture-Building: Experience contributing to employee engagement or recognition initiatives. 

• Growth Orientation: Interest in developing broader People leadership skills and stepping into greater responsibility over time. 

Pay Range: 

$100,000 - $115,000 USD