People Operations Generalist

Speedrun Talent Network; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k with employer match

Learning stipend

Wellness stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking a detail-oriented People Operations Generalist to optimize HR processes and systems, ensuring accurate data and scalable workflows. You will own reporting, drive data-driven decisions, and support rotation programs and compliance in a fast-growing tech environment.

The role emphasizes shaping policies, addressing employee inquiries, and delivering dashboards. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years of HR experience, and a proactive mindset are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical experience in a People or HR-related role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Detail-oriented and data-driven mindset.
• Ability to identify areas of improvement in operational cadence.
• Proactivity in problem-solving and filling gaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, enhancement, and management of People data and reporting for actionable insights.
• Optimize People systems and workflows across Rippling, Carta, Greenhouse, JIRA, PAVE, and more.
• Own and manage rotation and mobility program, shaping strategy and policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Be the point of contact for employee questions on rotations, benefits, leaves, and time off.
• Generate comprehensive reporting and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Handle ad-hoc People or general operations tasks as needed.

Skills

People data reporting

HR systems optimization

Data-driven mindset

Proactive problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Rippling

Carta

Greenhouse

JIRA

PAVE

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and ambitious People Operations Generalist to join our team! This role is ideal for builders who thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment and want to play a key role in shaping the foundation of our operations. As a People Operations Generalist, you will optimize HR systems, implement scalable and efficient processes, and ensure data accuracy to support strategic decision-making.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Lead the development, enhancement, and management of People data and reporting, making sure we have accurate and actionable insights for decision-making

• Optimize People systems and workflows across Rippling, Carta, Greenhouse, JIRA, PAVE, and more

• Own and manage our rotation and mobility program, shaping strategy, policies, and process improvements while addressing employee inquiries

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

• Point of contact for employee questions and matters related to rotations, benefits, leaves of absence, and time off

• Generate comprehensive reporting and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making

• Other People or general operations responsibilities as required by the People team on an ad-hoc basis

We're looking for someone who has:

• 3+ years of practical experience experience in a People or HR-related role

• Bachelors degree in any field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Detail-oriented and data-driven mindset

• Intuition and ability to identify potential areas of improvement in our operational cadence

• Proactivity in problem-solving - you don’t just spot gaps; you fill them

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience in high-growth technology companies, particularly in automotive or autonomous vehicle industries

• Direct involvement in scaling startups from early-stage to larger organizational structures.

• Experience with HRIS systems, people analytics tools, and large datasets

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you!