People Operations Specialist, CHAOS Industries

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or coordinator role; ideally in a high growth or startup setting
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices (especially California; multi-state familiarity a plus)
• Demonstrated experience supporting HR operations such as onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance tracking
• Proficiency with HRIS systems; able to manage transactions, workflows, and audits with high accuracy
• Hands-on experience managing leave of absence cases end-to-end, including FMLA/CFRA, short- and long-term disability, and company-paid parental leave programs that require top-off payment calculations and benefits integration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust with employees and managers across all levels
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with spreadsheets, HR reporting, and data integrity checks in Excel
• Team-oriented mindset with proactive, solutions-focused approach

Desirable

• We’re looking for a hands-on, resourceful People Operations Specialist who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment and enjoys variety – one day improving HR workflows, the next helping managers and employees navigate benefits, onboarding, or policy questions
• You’ll partner closely with the HR team to manage day-to-day HR operations, strengthen systems and compliance, and deliver an exceptional employee experience as we continue our rapid growth
• Act as a primary point of contact for daily HR inquiries and employee support
• Maintain accurate and timely data across Rippling (HRIS, payroll, and benefits)
• Prepare reports, audits, and dashboards to ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and vendor coordination
• Track and coordinate leaves of absence, accommodations, and employment verifications
• Support investigations and documentation
• Assist with the semi-annual performance and compensation review process by coordinating timelines, preparing communications and tracking tools, and assisting managers and HR throughout the review cycle
• Support HR communications, employee surveys, and engagement initiatives
• Work full-time onsite out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California