# Senior People Operations Generalist

**Company:** [Gradient AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/gradient-ai)
**Location:** Boston, MA
**Role:** People Ops
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** HRIS, Onboarding, Offboarding, I-9 Compliance, Eeoc Reporting, Leave Of Absence Management, Benefits Administration, Payroll Administration, Employee Engagement, Pulse Surveys, Performance Reviews, Hr Metrics Reporting, Multi-State Compliance
**Posted:** 2026-06-18

> Own day-to-day People Operations including onboarding/offboarding, multi-state compliance, benefits, engagement programs, HR metrics reporting, and recruiting support at a fast-growing AI SaaS startup.

## Job Description

## HR Operations & Compliance
- Own onboarding and offboarding end to end, including HRIS administration, I9s, system changes, and exit interviews
- Ensure compliance across all states including EEOC reporting, anti-harassment training, and leave of absence management
- Support payroll administration in partnership with Finance
- Manage employee data changes including location updates, role changes, and visa inquiries
- Serve as the primary contact for benefits administration and partner with employees and vendors to resolve open items

## People Programs & Engagement
- Manage engagement and pulse surveys including setup, tracking, and reporting
- Facilitate employee resource group meetings and recognition programs
- Support performance review cycles and new hire and manager meetings including content development and running trainings

## Reporting & Systems
- Maintain accurate and up to date HR systems and materials
- Report out monthly and quarterly HR and recruiting metrics

## Recruiting
- Support recruiting for open roles during busy periods
- Support employer branding initiatives

## Skills Needed to Succeed
- 5+ years of HR or People Operations experience, ideally at a startup or high growth company
- Multi-state compliance experience is required, including knowledge of benefits administration and managing leave of absences
- Strong experience managing employee engagement programs, including new hire and manager trainings
- Demonstrated ability to track, analyze, and report on HR metrics to identify trends, inform leadership decisions, and drive a data focused people strategy
- Experience with payroll and full-cycle recruiting is a plus
- Highly organized with a collaborative, people-first approach

## What We Offer
- A fun, team-oriented startup culture
- Generous stock options
- Unlimited vacation days
- Flexible schedule that supports working from home
- Full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid paternal leave, and more
- Ample opportunities to learn and take on new responsibilities

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