Human Resources Manager

Cyngn; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech company in Mountain View is seeking a People Operations Manager to oversee HR operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high operational standards. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of HR experience, advanced proficiency in Rippling, and the ability to enforce policies effectively. The position offers a salary range of $110,000 - $150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in HR/People Operations in a tech environment.
• Advanced experience with Rippling PEO, payroll, and 401(k) administration.
• Able to enforce policies with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Own Rippling as the primary power user, ensuring data integrity.
• Oversee the technical logistics of the employee lifecycle.
• Manage the processing of payroll and benefits with precision.

Skills

HR/People Operations experience

Experience with Rippling PEO

Knowledge of California labor laws

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Rippling

Job description

About This Role

Cyngn is seeking a People Operations Manager to serve as a high‑stakes executor and enforcer of our operational standards. You will be responsible for the mechanical, technical, and legal integrity of our People function. We need a high‑agency professional with the backbone to drive decisive action, optimize our tech stack without external guidance, and maintain the precision required for autonomous vehicle technology.

Responsibilities

• Systems Mastery: Own Rippling (PEO, 401(k), and integrations) as the primary power user, ensuring absolute data integrity and seamless system architecture.
• Onboarding Excellence: Oversee the technical and administrative logistics of the end‑to‑end employee lifecycle, with a focus on high‑velocity, structured onboarding in a technical environment.
• Program Architecture: Build and scale automated, legally sound frameworks for Performance Management, Comp Cycles, and Equity.
• Policy Enforcement: Act as the final authority on HR policies, ensuring company‑wide adherence to standards, safety protocols, and mandates.
• Compliance: Maintain rigorous compliance with Federal and California labor laws; proactively mitigate risks.
• Operational Execution: Direct administrative handling of complex employee relations, including leaves, ADA, and terminations.
• Framework Ownership: Evolve compensation bands and leveling guidelines in partnership with Business Ops.
• Payroll & Benefits: Manage end‑to‑end processing of payroll and benefits with high precision and attention to detail.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: Partner with Recruiting, Finance, and Legal on audits, workforce planning, and export‑control (ITAR/EAR) compliance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR/People Operations experience in a fast‑growing tech environment.
• Rippling Expert: Advanced, hands‑on experience with Rippling PEO, payroll, and 401(k) administration.
• CA Labor Law Mastery: Deep functional knowledge of California‑specific regulations and compliance requirements.
• Extreme Ownership & Resourcefulness: Proven ability to solve complex problems independently and deliver results in high‑pressure environments.
• The "Enforcer" Mentality: Ability to have difficult conversations, stand your ground, and enforce policies with professional firmness.
• Strict Organization: High discipline in documentation and file management; you are not okay with things being out of place.
• Education: BA/BS Degree.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with hardware, manufacturing, or robotics teams.
• Familiarity with regulated or export‑controlled (ITAR/EAR) environments.
• Experience scaling a startup from mid‑stage to commercial deployment.

$110,000 - $150,000 a year