People Operations Generalist

GoGuardian; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Equity

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Remote-friendly perks

Job summary

GoGuardian in El Segundo, CA is seeking a People Operations Generalist to be the primary point of contact for employees, lead process improvements, and ensure data integrity across HRIS systems. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful collaborator, strong communicator, and pragmatic, business‑minded problem solver.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, equity, flexible time off, parental leave, and remote‑friendly perks.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR/generalist experience.
• Experience with HRIS systems and reporting.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Support employees at all levels.
• Lead process improvements.
• Ensure data integrity across HRIS.
• Draft communications and reports.

Skills

HR Generalist

Data-driven

AI tools

Policy knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

ADP

Lattice

Jira

Greenhouse

Google Workspace

Job description

At GoGuardian, we’re helping build a future where all learners are ready and inspired to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our award-winning system of learning solutions is purpose-built for K-12 and trusted by school leaders to promote effective teaching and equitable engagement while helping empower educators to keep students safe.

What It’s Like to Work at GoGuardian

We are an outcomes-focused learning company with a steadfast focus on improving learning environments, one classroom at a time. Working with us means joining a remote team of diverse, committed, mission-driven employees who are inspired by our vision, dedicated to our customers, and ready to roll up their sleeves. Guardians put their heads together to solve problems, learn together from experiments that fail, and stand together by their work with full accountability. We balance our diligence with an inclusive culture that invites everyone to bring their whole self to work. Join us and learn why “I love the people here” is one of the most frequent comments we hear from Guardians.

The Role

As a People Operations Generalist at GoGuardian, you will be a key player in supporting our most valuable asset: our people. In this position, you will become the primary point of contact responsible for supporting our people at all levels, leading process improvements, and ensuring data integrity across our HRIS systems. You are a system-thinker and a trusted partner to both employees and management. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful collaborator, strong communicator, and practical, business-oriented problem solver.

What You’ll Do

• 3-5 years of experience as a People/HR Generalist. You possess a deep, “systems-thinking” approach to HR, seeing the impact of individual processes on the broader organization.
• Expert user of ADP, Lattice, Jira, and Greenhouse; skilled at utilizing Google Workspace to craft analytical, insight-led reports.
• AI-Powered Efficiency: Enthusiastic early adopter of AI tools; you proactively integrate AI to streamline administrative workflows, draft communications, review data, and accelerate research to drive efficiency.
• Data-fluent: You don't just track metrics; you uncover trends and tell stories with data to improve the employee experience.
• Thorough understanding of federal/state employment laws and handbook policies, with a demonstrated ability to apply policy consistently and fairly.
• Growth mentality that is energized by a culture of feedback.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive professional relationships.
• Thoughtful collaborator who expertly balances employee advocacy with business-oriented problem solving.
• Passion for EdTech: You are energized by the opportunity to support a mission-driven organization that is actively transforming the K-12 learning and safety landscape.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, complete health insurance, 401(k) matching, and an employee equity plan.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a paid year-end holiday break.
• A robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including work from home funds, fertility & adoption reimbursement, and mor

Plus the intangible:

• A varied and challenging role in an innovative, global company.
• Supportive, driven colleagues who have your back and share your passion.

The typical base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 plus variable pay per year. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay for this position and your pay will be determined by a variety of factors, including your primary work location, skills, qualifications and experience. Additional benefits information is listed on our careers page.

GoGuardian is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. GoGuardian does not discriminate against employees, applicants, interns or volunteers on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. GoGuardian's Job Applicant Privacy Policy is located here. #BI-Remote