Senior People Operations Generalist

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saronic is seeking a senior People Operations professional to oversee onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management, and compliance. You will partner with Payroll, Legal, Recruiting, and Leadership to navigate complex issues and drive company-wide HR initiatives.

The role demands a hands-on, independent operator who can thrive in a fast-growing environment while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality across employee records.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of HR experience, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Familiarity with U.S. employment laws; international workforce experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and build structure in a high-growth setting.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management, and compliance while partnering with Payroll, Legal, Recruiting, and Leadership.
• Administer and maintain HRIS, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding including background checks, drug screens, and I-9 forms.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international employment laws where applicable.
• Maintain compliant employee records and handle confidentiality.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Support HR projects and communications, including engagement surveys and internal communications.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding people policies, benefits, payroll, and systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align the employee lifecycle.

Skills

HR software proficiency

Confidentiality

Independent worker

High-growth environment

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / business

Tools

HRIS

Background checks / I-9 processes

Job description

• You will be responsible for supporting a broad range of People Operations functions, including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management, and compliance, while partnering with Payroll, Legal, Recruiting, and Leadership to navigate complex issues and drive company-wide HR initiatives
• This is a senior hands-on role for someone who combines deep HR expertise with the judgment to operate independently in a fast-changing, high-growth environment
• Perfect for someone passionate about both people and process
• Administer and maintain HRIS, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process for new hires and departing employees including administration of background checks, drug screens and I-9 forms for new hires
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and, where applicable, international employment laws and regulations
• Maintain compliant andorganized employee records (physical and digital), ensuring confidentiality and accuracy
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they stay up to date and compliant with applicable laws. Stay current on industry trends and best practices to enhance our HR processes
• HR Projects and Communications support ad hoc HR projects, including engagement surveys, employee initiatives, and internal communications
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding people policies, benefits, payroll, and systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Recruiting, Payroll, and Legal to ensure alignment across the employee lifecycle

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Qualifications

• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• 5–7 years of experience in HR, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment, with a track record of leading HR initiatives
• Familiarity with U.S. employment laws and regulations; international employment law/regulation experience or experience with global workforce management
• Comfortable working independently and building structure and process in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field