People Operations Generalist

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an HR Generalist on behalf of a rapidly growing, venture-backed technology organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and systems-driven HR professional who enjoys building scalable processes, supporting employees across multiple locations, and serving as a trusted operational partner within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

The HR Generalist will serve as a key member of the People Operations team, overseeing critical HR systems, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-growth environment, enjoys improving workflows and automations, and can operate independently while partnering effectively across teams.

PERKS

• Hourly pay rate of $40-42/hour (DOE)
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing and innovative organization
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture with strong leadership support
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• High-impact role with visibility across the organization
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and optimize HR systems, payroll, benefits, onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Manage multi-state and international payroll operations while coordinating with external providers and partners as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international employment requirements, including registrations, reporting, and leave regulations.
• Coordinate employee visa and immigration processes in partnership with outside counsel and serve as an employee-facing resource.
• Lead benefits administration activities, including employee support and annual open enrollment.
• Maintain employment documentation and records for employees, contractors, and international team members.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve HR processes, automate workflows, and deliver an exceptional employee experience.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or a related field, preferably within a high-growth or startup environment.
• Strong experience administering HRIS platforms, payroll, benefits, and employee lifecycle processes; advanced Rippling experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of multi-state employment laws, payroll practices, and compliance requirements; California experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting visa and immigration processes in coordination with external legal counsel.
• Familiarity with international employment models, global workforce operations, and cross-border compliance considerations.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
  
  

LOCATION

Hybrid opportunity based in South San Francisco, California.

Compensation

Hourly pay of $40-42/hour (DOE).

About Our Firm

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.