People Operations Specialist: Payroll & Onboarding

Nudge; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nudge is building a cutting-edge, non-invasive ultrasound brain interface and is scaling rapidly. We are seeking a People Operations Specialist to own all people processes across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding, including payroll, benefits, and HR systems.

You will partner with employees and external partners to ensure compliant employment practices, timely support, and a high level of service.

Qualifications

• Experience independently managing People operations, including payroll, benefits, and onboarding.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Clear, concise communication and excellent employee service instincts.
• A hands-on, self-directed approach and adaptability to changing priorities.
• High integrity, discretion, and strong professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own People operations across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding.
• Manage payroll, benefits administration, and HR systems.
• Support employees with clear answers and timely resolution of questions and requests.
• Coordinate with external partners on employment compliance and immigration.
• Build and improve People processes that support a growing team without adding unnecessary complexity.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

Onboarding

HR systems

Immigration compliance

Employee support

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Job description

Nudge is building a cutting-edge, non-invasive ultrasound brain interface and is scaling rapidly. We are seeking a People Operations Specialist to own all people processes across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding, including payroll, benefits, and HR systems.

You will partner with employees and external partners to ensure compliant employment practices, timely support, and a high level of service.