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. 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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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
WHO YOU ARE
2-3 years of experiencein HR, People Operations, or HR Administration, with a strong interest in building expertise across HR operations and the employee lifecycle
Hands-on experience working with HRIS platforms such as Rippling, Workday, or BambooHR, with the ability to navigate systems independently and generate basic reports
Comfortable running reports and working with HR data in Google Sheets, including organizing and maintaining operational datasets
Experience supporting benefits administration, onboarding, payroll coordination, or HR documentation processes, with attention to detail and process accuracy
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
Curious and eager to learn, with a willingness to ask thoughtful questions, deepen knowledge of HR systems and policies, and continuously build professional skills
Brings a strong work ethic and “roll up your sleeves” mindset, approaching both routine operational tasks and new assignments with care and accountability
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
Strong communication skills and a people-first mindset, providing clear and professional support to employees and managers
Comfortable handling confidential informationwith professionalism and discretion
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
Experience supporting visa or immigration processesand I-9 compliance
Experience working in startup or high-growth environments
Familiarity with HR workflow tools, documentation systems, or automation tools (Rippling)