Remote People & Operations Generalist

Socket.dev; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company issued laptop

Technology accessories

Annual in-person full-team meetup

Job summary

Cyclops is seeking a highly organized People & Operations Specialist to help keep our team and business running smoothly as we scale. This hands-on role covers onboarding, HR systems, payroll coordination, and cross-functional projects, with opportunities to improve internal processes.

You will own core People Operations tasks across the employee lifecycle, collaborate with leadership, and take ownership of evolving responsibilities as the company grows.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in People Operations, HR, business operations, startup operations, project coordination, or a related role.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and levels.
• High degree of discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership without waiting for detailed instructions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities and responsibilities may evolve.
• Strong follow-through and a bias toward action aka you enjoy getting things done and making processes work better.
• Familiarity with HR, project management, collaboration, or other business operations tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding, ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience for every team member.
• Manage onboarding logistics, including documentation, system access, equipment coordination, training schedules, and cross-functional onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records, organizational information, role documentation, policies, and other People Operations resources.
• Support employee engagement, culture, recognition, internal events, and team-building initiatives.
• Assist with performance management, feedback cycles, goal-setting processes, and other employee programs as the company grows.
• Serve as an approachable first point of contact for routine employee questions, escalating sensitive or complex matters to leadership as appropriate.
• Support the administration and continuous improvement of HR systems, benefits, payroll coordination, and other People Operations processes.

Job description

Cyclops is seeking a highly organized People & Operations Specialist to help keep our team and business running smoothly as we scale. This hands-on role covers onboarding, HR systems, payroll coordination, and cross-functional projects, with opportunities to improve internal processes.

You will own core People Operations tasks across the employee lifecycle, collaborate with leadership, and take ownership of evolving responsibilities as the company grows.