People Ops Generalist: HR, Payroll & AI-Driven Processes

present of AI; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

present of AI is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist based in the Palo Alto area to own multi-state compliance, policy drafting, and the annual handbook refresh. You will also handle escalated payroll, benefits, and leave questions in a small, collaborative team.

The role emphasizes building AI-driven HR operations—deciding where automation fits, while keeping compliance and judgment with human oversight. A minimum of two years' in-house HR generalist experience is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on in-house HR experience for at least 2 years.
• Experience across payroll, benefits and compliance.
• Comfort working across payroll, benefits and compliance in a small team.
• Ability to draft policies and refresh the employee handbook.

Responsibilities

• Handle multi-state compliance.
• Write and roll out policy updates.
• Run the annual HR audit and handbook refresh.
• Take on escalated payroll, benefits and leave questions.
• Solve problems that fall outside the handbook.

Skills

Generalist HR

Payroll

Benefits administration

Compliance (multi-state)

Policy drafting

Handbook development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Policy management tools

Job description

present of AI is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist based in the Palo Alto area to own multi-state compliance, policy drafting, and the annual handbook refresh. You will also handle escalated payroll, benefits, and leave questions in a small, collaborative team.

The role emphasizes building AI-driven HR operations—deciding where automation fits, while keeping compliance and judgment with human oversight. A minimum of two years' in-house HR generalist experience is required.