People Operations Lead

Fireworksai

San Mateo, CA, United States
Base: $180,000 - $220,000 usd; equity: meaningful ...
On-site
5+ years hr or people operations experience
Hands-on ownership of core hr functions
Experience with hris platforms in peo/eor model
Fireworks AI is seeking a People Operations Lead to manage HR operations, including HRIS, payroll, benefits, and compliance in a fast-growing AI infrastructure company. The role requires at least 5 years of HR experience, particularly with PEO/EOR systems, and emphasizes ownership, operational excellence, and process improvement

Job Summary

  • The role owns the operational backbone of the People team, ensuring HRIS, payroll, benefits, and compliance are accurate and scalable.
  • Candidates will serve as the connective thread between HR, Finance, Recruiting, and HRBPs to maintain data integrity across internal systems and vendor platforms.
  • Fireworks is a Series C company valued at $4 billion backed by top investors like Benchmark and Sequoia, offering competitive equity and salary.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Fireworks AI is seeking a People Operations Lead to manage HR operations, including HRIS, payroll, benefits, and compliance in a fast-growing AI infrastructure company. The role requires at least 5 years of HR experience, particularly with PEO/EOR systems, and emphasizes ownership, operational excellence, and process improvement.

Salary

Base: $180,000 - $220,000 USD; Equity: Meaningful equity included; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years HR or People Operations experience
  • Hands-on ownership of core HR functions
  • Experience with HRIS platforms in PEO/EOR model
  • Payroll processing and benefits administration skills
  • Multi-state payroll tax compliance knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with global compliance frameworks
  • Experience managing healthcare funding models
  • Cross-border or international case experience
  • Obsessed with operational excellence and improvement
  • Ability to identify breaking processes proactively

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in HR or People Operations
  • Demonstrated experience with PEO or EOR models
  • Solid experience managing payroll processing
  • Familiarity with state-specific benefit mandates

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter