Senior HR Generalist

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

d-Matrix is seeking a Senior HR Generalist with deep compensation and data expertise to drive defensible pay decisions in a competitive AI talent market. This IC role owns benchmarking, salary structures, internal equity, and merit modeling while supporting broader People Operations.

You'll partner with HRBPs, Business Leaders, Talent Acquisition, and Legal to deliver data-informed HR services and maintain HR policies and SOPs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years in HR Operations with hands-on compensation experience.
• Experience with market benchmarking and salary structure design.
• Knowledge of equity compensation.
• Strong Excel and ability to build models.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS systems such as ADP WFN and Ashby.

Responsibilities

• Lead market benchmarking and survey data analysis to keep salary ranges and job structures competitive and defensible.
• Own job matching and leveling, ensuring consistency and internal equity across the organization.
• Build and maintain compensation models for merit cycles, bonus pools, and promotions, translating data into clear recommendations.
• Support offer construction and internal equity analysis for new hires, promotions, and internal moves, including equity compensation.
• Build and maintain HR reporting and dashboards (e.g., headcount, comp analytics, turnover).
• Own core People Operations processes - onboarding, offboarding, employee records, payroll coordination, and benefits administration.
• HR systems owner (ADP WFN, Ashby, Lattice); ensure data accuracy and support integrations and audits.
• Partner cross-functionally on HR service delivery and update policies in response to regulatory changes.

Skills

Market benchmarking

Salary structure design

Job matching/leveling

Internal equity analysis

Merit/bonus modeling

Equity compensation

Excel modeling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ADP WFN

Ashby

Job description

At d-Matrix, we are focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to power the transformation of technology. We are at the forefront of software and hardware innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible.Our culture is one of respect and collaboration.

We value humility and believe in direct communication.Our team is inclusive, and our differing perspectives allow for better solutions.We are seeking individuals passionate about tackling challenges and are driven by execution. Ready to come find your playground? Together, we can help shape the endless possibilities of AI.

Role Overview

d-Matrix is looking for a Senior HR Generalist with deep compensation and data expertise to help us make sound, defensible pay decisions in a highly competitive market for AI and technical talent. This is an individual contributor role that will own the analytical backbone of our compensation and people data - market benchmarking, salary structures, internal equity, and merit/bonus modeling - while also supporting broader People Operations. This is a hands-on generalist role rather than a pure Total Rewards specialist position: you'll bring real analytical depth to compensation and reporting and flex into core HR ops work as needed, with complex executive and sales compensation design handled by specialized outside expertise. You'll partner closely with HRBPs, Business Leaders, Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility and Immigration, Employee Relations, and Legal to deliver efficient, data-informed HR service.

What You Will Do

• Lead market benchmarking and survey data analysis to keep salary ranges and job structures competitive and defensible.
• Own job matching and leveling, ensuring consistency and internal equity across the organization.
• Build and maintain compensation models for merit cycles, bonus pools, and promotions, translating data into clear, sound recommendations.
• Support offer construction and internal equity analysis for new hires, promotions, and internal moves, including equity compensation.
• Build and maintain HR reporting and dashboards (e.g., headcount, comp analytics, turnover), using HR data to identify trends, risks, and process gaps.
• Own core People Operations processes - onboarding, offboarding, employee records, HR documentation, payroll coordination, and benefits administration.
• Serve as HR systems owner (ADP WFN, Ashby, Lattice), ensuring data accuracy and integrity, and supporting integrations, audits, and troubleshooting.
• Partner cross-functionally on HR service delivery, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and SOPs in response to regulatory changes.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in HR Operations, with meaningful, hands-on compensation experience - not limited to participating in an annual comp cycle.
• Direct experience with market benchmarking/survey data, salary structure design, job matching/leveling, internal equity analysis, and merit/bonus modeling.
• Solid understanding of equity compensation.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to build models rather than just interpret them.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS systems (e.g., ADP WFN, Ashby) supporting data-driven people operations.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

d-Matrix is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.

d-Matrix does not accept resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies. We appreciate the interest and effort of recruitment firms, but we kindly request that individual interested in opportunities with d-Matrix apply directly through our official channels. This approach allows us to streamline our hiring processes and maintain a consistent and fair evaluation of al applicants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.