Administrative Generalist

Career Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Group in San Francisco is seeking an Administrative Generalist to support office operations, events, and HR administrative tasks in a fast-growing startup environment. This onsite role offers exposure to recruiting, people operations, and scalable processes, with a clear growth path.

The position is a temp-to-perm opportunity based in San Francisco, CA, offering a competitive $100k–$120k salary. The role emphasizes organization, cross-team collaboration, and a hands-on approach to events,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in office operations, events, or a similar support role.
• Experience with events or coordination (professional, academic, or extracurricular).
• Early-career candidates encouraged to apply.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Based in San Francisco or willing to relocate immediately and available to work in-office five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support daily office operations, including supplies, organization, and logistics.
• Act as a go-to resource for in-office needs and troubleshoot issues in real time.
• Assist with vendor coordination and facilities-related tasks.
• Help plan and execute team events, candidate dinners, and offsites.
• Schedule interviews and manage workflows in Ashby; support onboarding and HR admin tasks.

Skills

Office Operations

Event Coordination

Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing, a start-up AI company operating at the forefront of artificial intelligence, is seeking a high energy and eager Administrative Generalist. This is a dynamic, early-career opportunity for someone looking to gain exposure to workplace operations, recruiting, and people operations within a high-growth AI company. The role sits at the center of day-to-day business operations, supporting a team that is actively building and scaling technology that powers next-generation AI systems. You'll play a key role in ensuring the office runs smoothly while also contributing to candidate experience, internal events, and employee operations. This role is designed as a launchpad for growth. There is a strong intention for this individual to evolve within the company, taking on increased responsibility and advancing into broader operational or strategic roles as they gain experience.

**Please note this is a onsite, temp-to-perm role based in San Francisco, CA. Pay will be $100k-$120k/yr.**

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily office operations, including supplies, organization, and logistics
• Act as a go-to resource for in-office needs and troubleshoot issues in real time
• Assist with vendor coordination and facilities-related tasks
• Help plan and execute team events, candidate dinners, and offsites
• Manage logistics, timelines, and day-of execution
• Coordinate communications and scheduling for events
• Provide backup support to the recruiting team as needed
• Schedule interviews and manage workflows in Ashby
• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience
• Assist with onsite interview logistics and coordination
• Support onboarding logistics and HR administrative tasks
• Help maintain organized documentation and scalable processes
• Step in to support team members during busy periods or absences
• Handle ad hoc tasks and problem-solve across teams
• Assist with templates, documentation, and process improvements

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in office operations, events, or a similar support role
• Experience with events or coordination (professional, academic, or extracurricular)
• Early-career candidate (new graduates encouraged to apply)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Positive, high-energy attitude with a team-first mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable in a "floater" capacity, stepping in to support both events and general office needs as they arise
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Based in San Francisco or ready to relocate immediately
• Excited to work in-office five days a week

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.