People Operations Associate

Cssmerge; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

HSA

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Atoms in San Francisco seeks an HR Operations/Process Specialist to own and improve employee lifecycle processes end-to-end. You will surface real problems, design fixes, and drive adoption across teams, guiding projects from problem statement to launch with cross-functional collaboration.

You will analyze data to identify compliance gaps, propose scalable solutions, and rapidly implement automation where appropriate. The role requires quick tool learning and cautious, quality-driven execution.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in People / HR Operations, Program Management, QA, or Compliance.
• Has rebuilt broken, manual processes end-to-end — redesign, execution, and adoption.
• Proactively analyzes data to surface compliance gaps and trends.
• Spots problems with a proposed fix, not just an observation.
• Picks up new tools quickly and uses them to improve reliability.

Responsibilities

• Process ownership: design and improve employee lifecycle processes end-to-end, surface real problems, and drive fixes and adoption.
• Project leadership: lead improvement projects from problem statement through launch with cross-team coordination.
• Efficiency & allocation: identify where work should reside and scope automation opportunities with technical teams.
• Compliance & audits: monitor HR compliance (I-9, FCRA) and mitigate risks before issues arise.
• Tools & enablement: manage People team tools and keep SOPs current for smooth execution.

Skills

HR Operations

Program Management

QA

Compliance

Data analysis

Shared Services

Tools

Workday

FirstAdvantage

Background check platforms

Job description

Who we are

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.

Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.

Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

What you’ll do

• Process ownership: Own the design and continuous improvement of employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, offboarding, data changes) end to end. Surface the real problems, such as workarounds, undocumented exceptions, gaps between teams, then design the fix and drive it all the way through. Drive successful enablement and adoption of processes across teams.
• Project leadership: Lead process improvement projects from problem statement through to launch. Build the plan, coordinate across teams, manage through ambiguity, and execute quickly and with quality.
• Efficiency & reallocation: Identify where work should live, and make the shift happen. Partner with technical teams to scope automation opportunities and move them from idea to implementation.
• Compliance & audits: Monitor compliance across People Operations: I-9, BGC/FCRA, employee data integrity. Build the controls, regularly audit what’s important, and proactively mitigate risks before they become an issue.
• Tools & enablement: Manage and troubleshoot People team tools (e.g., Background check tools, I-9, Workday). Keep SOPs current so the team can execute without escalating.

What we're looking for

• Has 2–5 years in People / HR Operations, Program Management, QA, or Compliance, in roles that required building structure, tracking accuracy, and making things run reliably.
• Has taken broken, manual processes and rebuilt them end to end — redesign, execution, and adoption.
• Proactively analyzes data to surface compliance gaps and trends and uses findings to execute on improvement opportunities.
• Spots problems before they're raised and shows up with a proposed fix, not just an observation.
• Picks up new tools quickly and uses them to make work more reliable, not just faster.
• Works comfortably across Shared Services, HRIS, Legal, Recruiting, Payroll, and HR Business Partners, building alignment and scalable processes across teams.
• Moves quickly without introducing risk or sacrificing quality.

Strong candidates may also have

• Proficiency in HR tools like Workday, FirstAdvantage, and background check platforms.
• Familiarity with I-9 regulations, FCRA, or SOC 2 compliance.
• Experience deploying AI or automation to improve operational workflows.

Why join us

At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our San Franciscooffice. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $114,000 - $135,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• Pet insurance discount.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Time Off policies:
• Discretionary vacation days
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time
• Paid Bereavement leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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