HR Generalist & Office Administrator

Seyond; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employee benefits package

Job summary

Seyond is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist & Office Administrator to support People Operations and keep our Sunnyvale office running smoothly. This role is ideal for an organized, service-minded professional who handles recruiting coordination, onboarding, payroll support, data quality and employee experience.

You will coordinate onboarding, maintain HRIS records, assist with payroll and benefits, manage facilities, plan events and serve as onsite point of contact for employees and vendors in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience across HR operations, recruiting coordination, payroll support, and/or office administration.
• Working knowledge of HR records, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, and confidential employee information.
• Strong organization, judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through in a fast-pace environment.
• Clear, professional communication and a service-oriented approach with employees, candidates, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with an HRIS, ATS, or payroll platform is preferred.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Sunnyvale, lift up to 30 pounds for office and event setup, and occasionally support events outside standard hours.
• Reliable transportation for occasional local errands and vendor visits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting activities, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, onsite logistics, and applicant tracking.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding logistics, including documentation, equipment, workspace setup, and employee orientation.
• Maintain accurate employee data and workflows in the HRIS, including benefits and leave administration.
• Support payroll processing and partner with Finance on reporting, reconciliation, audits, and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate immigration-related documentation with employees, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel.
• Prepare recurring HR reports and help improve people processes, data quality, and the employee experience.
• Oversee daily office operations, including space, supplies, food, cleanliness, safety, and general functionality.
• Serve as the onsite point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, facilities requests, mail, and deliveries.
• Manage office vendors, services, equipment inventory, repairs, and maintenance within approved budgets.
• Plan and support team events, company celebrations, community activities, and occasional after-hours setup.
• Provide flexible administrative and logistics support for cross-functional projects as business needs evolve.

Skills

HR operations

Recruiting coordination

Payroll support

Office administration

Data integrity

Vendor coordination

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Payroll platform

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who is Seyond?

Seyond is a leading global provider of image-grade LiDAR technology, powering a safer, smarter and more mobile world across the automotive, intelligent transportation, robotics and industrial automation sectors. Founded in Silicon Valley with strategically placed research and manufacturing facilities across the globe, Seyond is crafting LiDAR solutions that elevate autonomous driving and fuel the advancement of smart infrastructure development. Our dynamic portfolio – including ultra-long range flagship LiDAR sensor Falcon, mid-to-short range LiDAR sensor Robin and perception service software platform OmniVidi – powers automotive and ITS solutions for partners like NIO, Faraday Future, Exwayz and Hexagon. Currently, over 200,000 Falcon units are in use, and the product continues to be mass-produced today.

This job requisition is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship by Seyond.

HR Generalist & Office Administrator

Seyond is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist & Office Administrator to support core people operations and keep our Sunnyvale office running smoothly. This role is a strong fit for an organized, service-minded professional who enjoys variety, solves problems quickly, and creates a welcoming employee and candidate experience.

What You'll Do

People Operations & HR

• Coordinate recruiting activities, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, onsite logistics, and applicant tracking.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding logistics, including documentation, equipment, workspace setup, and employee orientation.
• Maintain accurate employee data and workflows in the HRIS, including benefits and leave administration.
• Support payroll processing and partner with Finance on reporting, reconciliation, audits, and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate immigration-related documentation with employees, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel.
• Prepare recurring HR reports and help improve people processes, data quality, and the employee experience.

Office Administration & Employee Experience

• Oversee daily office operations, including space, supplies, food, cleanliness, safety, and general functionality.
• Serve as the onsite point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, facilities requests, mail, and deliveries.
• Manage office vendors, services, equipment inventory, repairs, and maintenance within approved budgets.
• Plan and support team events, company celebrations, community activities, and occasional after-hours setup.
• Provide flexible administrative and logistics support for cross-functional projects as business needs evolve.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience across HR operations, recruiting coordination, payroll support, and/or office administration.
• Working knowledge of HR records, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, and confidential employee information.
• Strong organization, judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through in a fast-pace environment.
• Clear, professional communication and a service-oriented approach with employees, candidates, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with an HRIS, ATS, or payroll platform is preferred.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Sunnyvale, lift up to 30 pounds for office and event setup, and occasionally support events outside standard hours.
• Reliable transportation for occasional local errands and vendor visits.

Preferred:

experience in a startup or high-tech environment; familiarity with ADP, Workday, Greenhouse, or Lever; and Mandarin proficiency.

Base salary: $70,000-$95,000 per year. T his position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus and equity.

Benefits: This role is also eligible for Seyond's competitive employee benefits package.