Senior People Operations Specialist

TL;DR

Senior People Operations Specialist: Building the HR foundation for a scaling hardware startup with an accent on payroll, compliance, and employee lifecycle management. Focus on implementing scalable systems for a growing manufacturing workforce and establishing HR policies from the ground up.

Location: On-site in Scotts Valley, California

Salary: $125,000–$170,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a startup developing advanced power electronics and hardware solutions to accelerate the electrification of the global energy grid.

What you will do

• Own the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, and performance management.
• Manage payroll administration for both salaried and hourly employees.
• Lead benefits evaluation, annual renewals, and day-to-day administration.
• Build and maintain scalable timekeeping, attendance, and wage-and-hour processes for manufacturing staff.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, manager coaching, and HR compliance.
• Partner with EHS and Compliance teams on safety training, workers' compensation, and injury reporting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR/People Operations experience, including senior-level roles at high-growth companies.
• Strong knowledge of federal and California employment law.
• Hands-on experience managing payroll for non-exempt and hourly workforces.
• Proven ability to own and implement HRIS and payroll systems.
• Exceptional discretion and judgment in handling sensitive employee matters.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Prior experience as the first or early HR hire at a Series A–C company.
• Experience supporting a scaling manufacturing or warehouse workforce.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary and equity.
• Opportunity to build HR infrastructure from the ground up in a fast-paced, deeply technical environment.
• Direct impact on company culture and operational foundation during a critical scaling phase.
• Collaborative, first-principles problem-solving environment.