Role Overview
This role is the first dedicated People Ops hire at Salient Motion, a fast-growing startup building advanced motion control systems. The People Operations Generalist will build and own the operational infrastructure for onboarding, compliance, HRIS, payroll, and benefits, as well as support recruiting operations.
What You Will Do
The People Operations Generalist will be responsible for HRIS administration, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, payroll support, culture and engagement, and company policy ownership. They will also support recruiting operations, including job posting management, interview coordination, candidate experience, offer routing, and Greenhouse hygiene.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate is someone who can hold a lot at once, learn fast, and go deep. They should be able to master HR tools like Rippling, Greenhouse, and Juicebox, and be proactive in identifying solutions to problems. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in People Ops, HR Generalist, or HR Coordinator roles, and the candidate should be ITAR-eligible and onsite in Hawthorne, CA.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in People Ops, HR Generalist, or HR Coordinator roles
- ITAR-eligible (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident)
- onsite in Hawthorne, CA
- Rippling, Greenhouse, Juicebox, or other HR/Recruiting tool experience
Benefits
- Exceptional healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 2x salary Life Insurance
- Flexible PTO Policy
- 401K
To apply for this job please visit job-boards.greenhouse.io.

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