People Operations Generalist

Who We Are

At Pave were building the industrys leading compensation platform combining the worlds 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 8500 companies unparalleled confidence in every compensation decision.

Top tier companies like OpenAI McDonalds 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 were making it happen right now. Weve raised $160M in funding from leading investors like Andreessen Horowitz Index Ventures Y Combinator Bessemer Venture Partners and Craft Ventures.

The People Team @ Pave

Were 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 isnt just about administering programs. Its about building the systems culture and experience that will define how Pave scales and how our team shows up every day. Youll 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 Youll 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 Youll 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 isnt just policy - its our product

Compensation Its What We Do.

At Pave we believe compensation should be as thoughtful as the people we hire. Your total rewards package includes meaningful equity best-in-class medical dental and vision coverage unlimited PTO and region-specific benefits designed around your life not just your role. Your level and compensation are determined by your experience and how you show up throughout the interview process. Were always happy to walk you through how we think about leveling just ask.

Targeted cash compensation for this role based on location:
San Francisco: $145000 - $165000
Salt Lake City: $130000 - $143000

Benefits @ Pave

At Pave growth isnt a perk its the point. As you develop your role expands your responsibilities deepen and your compensation reflects the impact youre making.

What we offer:

• Your Health Fully Covered: Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage for you and your family with a range of options designed to meet you where you are.
• Time Thats Actually Yours: Flexible PTO and the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to a month because life doesnt pause and neither should you.
• Fuel for the Work: Lunch and dinner stipends plus fully stocked kitchens so you can stay energized without thinking twice about it.
• Room to Keep Growing: A quarterly education stipend to invest in the skills and knowledge that matter most to you.
• Support When It Matters Most: Robust parental leave so you can be fully present for the moments that count.
• Getting Here Made Easier: A commuter stipend to support the in-person collaboration that makes great work happen.

Life @ Pave

Founded in 2019 with a clear purpose and a team that has never wavered from it Pave has grown into a global force in compensation management giving thousands of companies the tools to take control build confidence and earn credibility in every pay decision they make. And were just getting started. Headquartered in San Franciscos Financial District with regional hubs in New York Citys Flatiron District Salt Lake City Kraków (Poland) and the United Kingdom wherever youre based youll find the same thing: people who genuinely care about the work each other and the customers that rely on Pave.

We run a hybrid culture that brings teams together in person 3 to 4 days a week and every Friday the whole company gathers for our Team Sync: breakfast new hire welcomes product updates fireside chats and yes the occasional Kahoot. Its one of the things people notice when they join us that we truly enjoy spending time together.

Our culture is shaped by five values we live every day:

• Be Intellectually Honest Truth over comfort. We face reality clearly and speak directly even when its hard.
• Play to Win Were not here to participate. Were here to be the #1 compensation platform in the world and we act like it.
• Uphold the Pave Platinum Standard We hold ourselves to the highest bar for our customers our data and each other.
• One Team We win and lose together. Titles dont drive decisions here shared goals do.
• Hug of Jawn Hard to define impossible to miss. Ask your recruiter.

Our Vision: Unlock a labor market built on trust.

Our Mission: Build confidence in every compensation decision.

We build software that transforms how companies pay their people and we believe the team behind that software deserves the same thoughtfulness. If youre ready to help shape the future of compensation alongside people who are smart humble and genuinely motivated by the problem were solving wed love to meet you.

Still deliberating Just apply! Were always excited to meet people who are eager to contribute.