People Ops and Payroll Specialist

Location: Palo Alto, California, United States; onsite five days a week

Salary: $85,000–$100,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered augmented intelligence solutions that help Fortune 500 legal teams accelerate decision-making, mitigate risk, and drive strategic growth.

What you will do

• Own Rippling across HR, payroll, benefits, and employee data management.
• Manage Rippling cases and coordinate with platform representatives to resolve issues.
• Run accurate, timely payroll operations and partner with People & Talent and Finance on approvals.
• Lead onboarding from offer acceptance through the first 30 days, including orientation and role-specific plans.
• Manage offboarding, employee data audits, reporting, and payroll, benefits, and HR system questions.
• Handle payroll tax registrations, agency notices, and ad hoc People & Talent projects.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in HR operations, payroll, or people systems.
• Hands-on experience with Rippling or a similar HRIS such as ADP, Gusto, or Paylocity.
• Experience with new-hire onboarding and orientation, including I-9 and E-Verify requirements.
• Working knowledge of payroll operations and payroll tax registrations.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail, discretion with confidential employee data, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, technology-driven environment focused on ownership and practical impact.
• Close collaboration with People & Talent, hiring managers, and Finance.
• Work alongside teams developing AI solutions for complex legal automation challenges.
• Onsite collaboration in the Palo Alto office five days per week.