People Operations Generalist

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Healthcare plans

Flexible PTO

401k with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Overland AI is seeking a People Operations Generalist to be the second hire on the People team, owning day-to-day HR operations from onboarding to offboarding. You will report to the Senior People Ops Manager and help shape onboarding, support, and retention as the company scales.

You'll work on-site with leadership across a fast-growing organization, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution and building scalable People Ops processes and policies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR generalist or People Operations experience.
• Solid working knowledge of employment law compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms like Rippling, Gusto, ADP, or similar.
• Experience with benefits administration end to end, including open enrollment and working with carriers.
• Experience handling employee relations with empathy and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own the onboarding experience end to end, from offer letters to benefits enrollment and check-ins.
• Administer benefits and payroll, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and COBRA.
• Support employee relations and coach managers through performance conversations.
• Manage HRIS (Rippling): records, headcount data, reporting.
• Run offboarding processes with exit interviews and final pay compliance.
• Build People Ops infrastructure: policies, handbook, communications.
• Support performance review cycles and development plans.
• Partner with Talent team on recruiting-to-onboarding handoff.

Skills

HR operations

Onboarding

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Payroll

Policy execution

Compliance

Communication

Project management

Education

PHR/SHRM-CP certification

Tools

Rippling

Gusto

ADP

Job description

Role Summary

Overland AI is at an exciting inflection point.We'regrowing quickly, adding new contracts, expanding our teams, and building the operational foundation to support what comes next. This is a chance to get in early at a company where your work will have a real, visible impact on how we grow.

We'relooking for a People Operations Generalist to join as the second hire on our People team and take ownership of the day-to-day HR operations that keep our people supported and our company running smoothly.You'llreport directly to our Senior People Ops Manager and play a key role in shaping how we onboard, support, andretaina talented team as we scale. The role covers the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, performance management, manager coaching, employee relations, policy execution, compliance, and offboarding.You'llbuild scalable processes, improve systems, and use data to drive decisions in a fast-moving environment.

You'llbe on-site, embedded with the leaders and teams you support across a high-growth organization. The right person for this role brings credibility with technical leaders and knows how to balance strategic thinking with getting things done.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the onboarding experience end to end.From offer letters and I-9 verification to benefits enrollment, systems access, orientation, and check-ins.You'llhelp make sure every new hire feels welcome and set up for success from day one.
• Administer benefits and payroll.Health, dental, vision, 401(k), open enrollment, COBRA, qualifying life events, and vendor relationships.You'llbe the knowledgeable, reliable person people turn to when they have questions.
• Support employee relations.Serve as a trusted resource for workplace concerns, help managers navigate performance conversations, and handle investigations with care and discretion.
• Manage our HRIS (Rippling).Maintainaccurateemployee records, headcount data, and reporting.
• Run offboarding processes.Exit interviews, final pay compliance, systems deprovisioning, and clean handoffs.
• Build People Ops infrastructure.Help create andmaintainpolicies, the employee handbook, and company-wide People communications that are clear and useful.
• Support performance review cycles.Help coordinate timelines,assistmanagers with giving effective feedback, and follow through on development and improvement plans.
• Partner with the Talent team.Own the recruiting-to-onboarding handoff and help us learn fromwhat'sworking (and what's not) as we hire.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR generalist or People Operations experience, ideally at a company that was growing and evolving quickly.You'veseen what it takes to support a team through that kind of change.
• Solid working knowledge of employment law compliance.
• Experienced with HRIS and payroll platforms like Rippling, Gusto, ADP, or similar.
• You'vemanaged benefits administration end to end, including open enrollment and working with carriers.
• You'vehandled employee relations with empathy and good judgment: investigations, coaching managers, and navigating sensitive situations thoughtfully.
• Proactive and resourceful. Youdon'tneed everything mapped out to get started.You'recomfortable figuring things out and building as you go.
• Strong communicator, both in writing and in person. Whetherit's a policy update or a one-on-one conversation,you'reclear, approachable, and thoughtful.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to keep multiple workstreams moving without letting things slip.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting.You'refamiliar with the compliance landscape and whatit'slike to work in a mission-driven environment.
• You’vebuilt and delivered manager training, whether that's new manager onboarding, performance conversation prep, or ongoing leadership development.
• Experience using AI tools like Claude to streamline People Ops workflows, whetherthat'sdrafting policies, building templates, analyzing data, or finding ways to work smarter across the employee lifecycle.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification.

Compensation

This role is leveled based on experience. The salary ranges below reflect base pay for each level; final placement depends on qualifications and experience.

• People Operations Generalist I:$100,000 to $120,000 annually
• People Operations Generalist II:$130,000 to $150,000 annually

Benefits

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.Benefits include:

• Equity compensation
• Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans
• FlexiblePTO
• 401k with company match
• Paid Parental leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Export Control

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.

Accommodations

Overland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact [e-mail] to request an accommodation.