People Operations Specialist

Liquid AI

. Own HR, payroll and headcount data across systems, run checks, fix errors and identify their sources .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Operations, Payroll Management, and Benefits Administration, with a strong focus on data accuracy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Proficient in managing HRIS systems and conducting compensation analysis to support organizational objectives.

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HRIS ManagementPayroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationCompensation AnalysisUS Immigration Processes

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Hard Skills

HR OperationsPayroll ManagementCompensation BenchmarkingData AnalysisOnboardingOffboardingCompliance KnowledgeSpreadsheet SkillsCost ModelingEmployee Changes Processing

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

RipplingWorkdayDeelPaveCarta

Industry Keywords

Open EnrollmentERISACOBRAVisa CoordinationPeople Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own HR, payroll and headcount data across systems, run checks, fix errors and identify their sources
Handle onboarding and offboarding paperwork and system setup
Process contractor conversions, state/country moves, contract amendments, salary changes, leaves and visa updates
Coordinate visa documents and deadlines with outside immigration counsel
Run benefits operations, including open enrollment, plan documentation, broker renewals and compliance
Manage HRIS, payroll, benefits and global EOR vendors and resolve escalated issues
Conduct compensation analysis, benchmark roles, model offer and change costs, and prepare accurate offer letters
Support cross-functional People projects, including coworking weeks
Test and provide feedback on the internal People operating system with company engineers
Report to the Head of People Operations and collaborate with the People engineering team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in People Operations, HR operations or payroll, including at an early-stage startup or on a small team where you covered a bit of everything
Hands-on admin experience with a modern HRIS (Rippling, Workday, Deel or similar), including owning the data and processing onboarding, offboarding and employee changes in it
Experience supporting employees across multiple US states and countries
Working knowledge of US benefits and compliance (open enrollment, ERISA, COBRA)
Strong spreadsheet and analysis skills for comp benchmarks, cost models and headcount reporting, and the habit of checking your own numbers
A background in finance, accounting or payroll (helpful, not required)
Experience with US immigration processes (H-1B, O-1, green cards) alongside outside counsel (helpful, not required)
Experience with comp benchmarking tools such as Pave or Carta (helpful, not required)
Experience at an early stage start-up (helpful, not required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary plus equity
Unlimited PTO
Company-wide Refill Days and long weekends
Comprehensive health coverage
Paid leave for pregnancy, parenting, medical needs, and caring for family