People Operations Generalist

Decisive Point; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive health insurance

401k retirement benefits

Job summary

Decisive Point is looking for a People Operations Generalist to join our team in Sunnyvale, California. This role is vital for optimizing our HR systems and processes. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in People or HR roles and a detail-oriented approach to work.

Your responsibilities will include developing people data reporting, ensuring compliance with laws, and managing succession planning. A Bachelor's degree is a plus, along with experience in technology companies. Join us for a chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical experience in a People or HR-related role.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement in operations.
• Direct involvement in scaling startups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of People data.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Manage rotation and mobility program.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data-driven mindset

Proactivity in problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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
• Act as the point of contact for employee questions and matters related to rotations, benefits, leaves of absence, and timeoff
• Generate comprehensive reporting and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making
• Handle 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 in a People or HR-related role
• 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

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.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $95,000 - $121,000 USD annually.

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 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.