People Operations Generalist

People Operations Generalist

At Pave, we're building the industry's leading compensation platform, combining the world's largest real-time compensation dataset with deep expertise in AI and machine learning. Our platform is perfecting the art and science of pay to give 8,500+ companies unparalleled confidence in every compensation decision.

Top tier companies like OpenAI, McDonald's, Instacart, Atlassian, Synopsys, Stripe, Databricks, and Waymo use Pave, transforming every pay decision into a competitive advantage. $190+ billion in total compensation spend is managed in our workflows, and 70% of Forbes AI 50 use Pave to benchmark compensation.

The future of pay is real-time & predictive, and we're making it happen right now. We've raised $160M in funding from leading investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Craft Ventures.

The People Team @ Pave

We're a strategic, high-impact team that partners directly with leadership to build world-class employee experience and people infrastructure. We own the full employee lifecycle - from offer acceptance through growth and development - and serve as trusted advisors who shape how we support, retain, and develop talent in a competitive market.

People Operations isn't just about administering programs. It's about building the systems, culture, and experience that will define how Pave scales and how our team shows up every day. You'll have the tools to succeed, autonomy to innovate on process, and direct exposure to high-impact company-building decisions that shape our culture, compensation philosophy, and how we operate as we grow.

What You'll Do

Employee Lifecycle & Operations

• Lead HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, documentation, and employee records management
• Execute on seamless onboarding experiences that get new hires productive fast and continually improve the process
• Manage offboarding processes that maintain our culture of transparency and respect
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and internal policies

Payroll, Benefits & Compensation

• Manage payroll processing, bonuses, and annual compensation cycles accurately and confidentially
• Oversee benefits administration (healthcare, 401k, leave policies, PTO) and serve as point of contact for employees and vendors
• Support compensation review cycles and ensure changes are reflected systemically
• Continuously assess competitiveness of compensation and benefits packages

Systems & Process Improvement

• Own and optimize our HRIS (HiBob) to improve efficiency
• Track and analyze people metrics (turnover, engagement, hiring speed, performance outcomes)
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and create scalable processes
• Build dashboards that give leadership real-time insights

Immigration & Compliance

• Manage work authorization processes (H-1B transfers/renewals, TN, green cards) and coordinate with immigration counsel
• Stay ahead of employment law changes across SF, NYC, SLC, and Krakow
• Navigate multi-state and international compliance requirements

Performance & Development

• Manage performance review processes, goal-setting, and professional development programs
• Support managers with coaching, feedback, and growth planning
• Partner with leaders across GTM and R&D to understand team-specific people needs

Culture & Employee Experience

• Develop initiatives to strengthen engagement, recognition, and retention
• Act as trusted HR business partner to employees and leadership
• Help plan company events, recognition programs, and culture-building activities

What You'll Bring

Experience & Background

• 3-5+ years in People Operations, HR, or related roles with demonstrated progression in responsibility
• Broad HR generalist experience across compliance, payroll, benefits, performance management, immigration, recruiting, and employee engagement
• Experience in startup or high-growth company environment
• Experience managing visa processes or partnering with immigration counsel preferred

Skills & Approach

• Systems-driven mindset - proficient in HRIS platforms (HiBob preferred) and think in terms of scalable processes
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, particularly multi-state compliance
• Excellent relationship-builder with strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Extremely organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
• Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change - can build structure while staying flexible
• Genuine interest in compensation and our mission (we practice what we preach)

This Role Is a Great Fit if You...

• Want real scope and impact without managing a team today
• Enjoy being close to the details while shaping how the company operates as it scales
• Have strong ownership and are comfortable operating without a playbook
• Care deeply about culture and performance and want to make values measurable
• Are systems-minded and enjoy consolidating tools, automating workflows, and improving how things run
• Have worked in a global or multi-entity environment and are comfortable operating across US and international locations
• Are excited about working at a company where compensation isn't just policy - it's our product

Compensation, It's What We Do.

Salary is just one component of Pave's total compensation package for employees. Your total rewards package at Pave will include equity, top-notch medical, dental, and vision coverage, an unlimited PTO policy, and many other region-specific benefits. Your level is based on our assessment of your interview performance and experience, which you can always ask the hiring manager about to understand in more detail. This salary range may include multiple levels.

$150,000 - $170,000

Life @ Pave

Since being founded in 2019, Pave has established a robust global footprint. Headquartered in San Francisco's Financial District, we operate strategic regional hubs across New York City's Flatiron District, Salt Lake City, and the United Kingdom. We cultivate a vibrant, collaborative workplace culture through our hybrid model, bringing teams together in-person on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays to foster innovation and strengthen professional relationships.

Benefits @ Pave

At Pave, career advancement drives everythingroles expand, responsibilities deepen, and compensation rises alongside your professional growth.

What we provide

• Complete Health Coverage : Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for you and your family, with plenty of options to suit your needs
• Time off & Flexibility : Flexible PTO and the ability to work from anywhere in the world for a month
• Meals & Snacks : Lunch & dinner stipends as well as fully stocked kitchens to fuel you
• Professional Development : Quarterly education stipend to continuously grow
• Family Support : Robust parental leave to bond with your new family
• Commuter Assistance : A commuter stipend to help you collaborate in person

Vision - Our vision is to unlock a labor market built on trust

Mission - Our team's mission is to build confidence in every compensation decision

Are you ready to help our customers make smarter, more effective compensation decisions?