People Operations Generalist

Location: Onsite at the Cypress, California facility, supporting both Cypress and Redondo Beach locations. ITAR requirements apply: applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or eligible to obtain required U.S. authorizations.

Salary: $63,000–$95,000 USD per year

Company

Manufacturing technology company that uses software configuration to transform electrical wire harness production into high-throughput manufacturing lines.

What you will do

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding logistics, including scheduling, paperwork, and Day One activities for multiple facilities.
• Facilitate new employee orientation at the Cypress facility.
• Administer Rippling HRIS records, employee changes, and terminations with accurate, audit-ready data.
• Convert People Team policies and program decisions into process documentation, FAQs, checklists, and training materials.
• Coordinate People Team program rollouts and cross-functional projects from planning through completion.
• Provide administrative support, respond to employee inquiries, and assist with compliance audits and reporting.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience independently managing onboarding logistics, HRIS administration, and process documentation for a California employer.
• Production-level HRIS administration experience; Rippling experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience independently building or substantially maintaining onboarding checklists, process documentation, or HR job aids.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Working knowledge of California employment law fundamentals and discretion when handling confidential employee information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting a California-based, multi-site employer.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent HR certification.
• Experience with onboarding or HRIS administration in a manufacturing environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity participation and opportunities to drive impact on a mission-driven team.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account.
• Twenty vacation days, twelve company holidays, and a 401(k) plan.
• Gym membership reimbursement, monthly DoorDash credit, stocked kitchen, free parking, and team-building events.
• Bright onsite office near public transportation, major freeways, and local dining.