Senior Human Resources Generalist

Coco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing robotics company in Venice, California is searching for a Senior HR Generalist to join their team. This on-site position requires a hands-on HR professional with 5-8 years of experience in both startup and corporate environments. The ideal candidate will own the full employee lifecycle and help establish HR policies and practices to scale with the organization. Strong knowledge of multi-state employment laws and excellent organizational skills are essential. Join a dynamic environment where you will contribute to shaping HR functions and strategies.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience, including startup and corporate environments.
• Hands-on experience across HR operations, employee relations, and compliance.
• Proven ability to build HR foundations, including policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Own employee lifecycle end-to-end, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Build and implement HR policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee relations matters.

Skills

HR generalist background

Strong organizational skills

Understanding of multi-state employment laws

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Rippling HRIS

Ashby ATS

Job description

Job Title: Senior HR Generalist

Location: Venice, California

Coco is a fast-growing robotics company transforming last-mile delivery. We’re seeking a Senior HR Generalist to join our team in Venice, CA. This is a fully on-site role for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at multitasking, and is eager to help build and scale the HR function from the ground up.

This role is ideal for someone who brings both startup adaptability and corporate discipline, and who is comfortable owning HR execution while creating the policies, processes, and infrastructure needed to support a growing organization.

Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Own the employee lifecycle end-to-end, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and HR administration
• Serve as a day-to-day HR partner for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, benefits, and people practices
• Maintain accurate employee data and workflows in Rippling HRIS, ensuring data integrity and compliance
• Support payroll, benefits administration, leaves of absence, and employee changes in coordination with internal and external partners

Policy, Process & Foundation Building

• Build, document, and implement HR policies, procedures, and playbooks that scale with the business
• Establish consistent, compliant HR processes while balancing flexibility needed in a startup environment
• Help create structure around performance management, employee documentation, and internal HR workflows
• Continuously evaluate and improve HR processes to support growth and operational efficiency

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Act as a trusted first point of contact for employee relations matters, handling issues with sound judgment, discretion, and empathy
• Support performance feedback, corrective actions, and documentation as needed
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across a multi-state workforce
• Assist with audits, investigations, and internal reviews as required

Recruiting & Onboarding Support

• Support recruiting operations using Ashby, including job postings, interview coordination, and candidate communications
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure a smooth, efficient, and positive candidate experience
• Own and continuously improve the new-hire onboarding experience

Experience

• 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience, including time in both startup and corporate environments
• Strong HR generalist background with hands-on experience across operations, employee relations, and compliance
• Proven ability to build HR foundations, including policies, procedures, and scalable processes
• Experience with Rippling HRIS (strongly preferred)
• Experience using Ashby or a comparable ATS
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, on-site environment
• Strong knowledge of multi-state employment laws and HR best practices
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy
• Professional, approachable, and confident communicator with excellent judgment