People Operations Generalist — Hybrid, Startup Tech

Powerlattice Technologies Inc.; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health/dental/vision/401(k)

Job summary

Powerlattice Technologies Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day people operations in a fast-growing startup environment.

You will collaborate with HR leadership, finance, and managers across engineering and operations to maintain compliant policies, records, and processes. Responsibilities include policy writing, employment law compliance, compensation and benefits administration, onboarding, and employee support, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring three onsite days per

Qualifications

• BS/BA in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in an HR generalist, coordinator, or specialist role.
• Working knowledge of core U.S. employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEO, I-9).
• Experience writing or updating HR policies, procedures, or handbook content.
• Understanding of compensation basics (pay ranges, job leveling, exempt/non-exempt).
• Benefits administration experience (health, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Rippling, Gusto, ADP, Paylocity).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws; monitor postings and filings.
• Support salary structures, job codes, and pay-change documentation; ensure FLSA classification accuracy.
• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) plans; coordinate open enrollment.
• Coordinate onboarding, I-9 verification, benefits enrollment, and orientation; manage offboarding steps.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and coordinate with Finance for payroll.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee questions on policies, pay, benefits, and leave.

Skills

Policy writing

HRIS experience

Payroll coordination

Benefits administration

Onboarding & offboarding

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

BS/BA in HR

Tools

Rippling

Gusto

ADP

Paylocity

Job description

Powerlattice Technologies Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day people operations in a fast-growing startup environment.

You will collaborate with HR leadership, finance, and managers across engineering and operations to maintain compliant policies, records, and processes. Responsibilities include policy writing, employment law compliance, compensation and benefits administration, onboarding, and employee support, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring three onsite days per