People Operations Generalist

• Samba is looking for a People Operations Generalist to support the operational backbone of our People & Culture function. This role helps ensure the employee lifecycle runs smoothly — from onboarding and benefits administration to payroll coordination, HR documentation, HRIS reporting, and compliance support
• You will work closely with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain accurate employee records, support employees with HR processes, and ensure our HR systems and programs run efficiently
• Support the employee lifecycle operations, including onboarding, offboarding, employment changes, and HR documentation management
• Assist with benefits administration, including employee enrollments, updates, vendor coordination, and open enrollment execution
• Maintain and audit HRIS data integrity (Rippling or similar systems); run reports and support HR data tracking
• Extract and organize HR data across platforms and manipulate datasets in Google Sheets to support reporting and operational needs
• Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure employee data, compensation updates, and benefit deductions are accurately reflected for payroll processing
• Generate HR documents including employment letters, policy acknowledgements, onboarding materials, and HR templates, and manage electronic signature workflows
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine employee HR inquiries, providing guidance on HR policies, benefits, and HR processes
• Coordinate immigration and visa documentation tracking, partnering with external counsel to maintain compliance with work authorization requirements
• Maintain compliance with federal, state (CA), and local employment regulations and assist with HR recordkeeping requirements
• Support HR initiatives including performance cycles, engagement surveys, and employee programs
• Help improve HR operational workflows by maintaining documentation and supporting scalable HR processes

Benefits

• Health Coverage: We have several choices of medical, dental, and vision plans with a range of coverage levels and costs, including a 100% employer-covered plan.
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Our wellness programs are designed to help you maintain or move toward a healthy lifestyle through mindful meditations, gym access, and other assistance when you need it!
• Company Equity Plan: We believe in shared success. We want our employees to not just work for us, but to truly be part of our growth story.
• Volunteer Days: We’re committed to making a positive impact, both in and outside the workplace!
• Flexible Time Off: We encourage a healthy work-life balance which empowers our teams to recharge when needed and thrive both personally and professionally.
• Team & Company Events: We love to hang out together! We provide many opportunities to get to know each other whether virtually or in person.- This role is ideal for someone who enjoys HR operations, working with systems and data, and creating a seamless employee experience through strong process execution
• Experience supporting benefits administration, onboarding, payroll coordination, or HR documentation processes, with attention to detail and process accuracy
• Comfortable handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Humble and team-oriented, comfortable supporting a wide range of HR responsibilities and contributing wherever needed to help the team succeed
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple operational tasks while maintaining accuracy and organization
• Hands-on experience working with HRIS platforms such as Rippling, Workday, or BambooHR, with the ability to navigate systems independently and generate basic reports
• Organized and process-oriented, comfortable following established HR policies while also navigating situations where processes are still developing and helping improve them
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or California HR certification preferred
• 2–3 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or HR Administration, with a strong interest in building expertise across HR operations and the employee lifecycle
• Experience working in startup or high-growth environments
• Comfortable running reports and working with HR data in Google Sheets, including organizing and maintaining operational datasets
• Proactive and motivated, someone who takes ownership of tasks, follows through reliably, and looks for ways to support the team and improve day-to-day operations
• Experience supporting visa or immigration processes and I-9 compliance
• Brings a strong work ethic and “roll up your sleeves” mindset, approaching both routine operational tasks and new assignments with care and accountability
• Familiarity with HR workflow tools, documentation systems, or automation tools (Rippling)
• Strong communication skills and a people-first mindset, providing clear and professional support to employees and managers
• Curious and eager to learn, with a willingness to ask thoughtful questions, deepen knowledge of HR systems and policies, and continuously build professional skills