People Operations Specialist

What You'll Do: Run end-to-end onboarding at volume: offer logistics, background checks, I-9/E-Verify, IT provisioning handoffs, and a consistent day one Own the HRIS (Rippling) as the system of record: data accuracy, org and reporting structure, lifecycle changes, workflows, and permissions Produce trustworthy people reporting on a predictable cadence, primarily headcount vs. plan, plus hiring, attrition, and cost Administer benefits through our Rippling PEO: enrollments, life events, and open enrollment, coordinating with our PEO account team Manage the Rippling PEO relationship and handle the compliance that stays in-house (I-9, postings, state pay-transparency and leave), keeping data clean for the filings the PEO owns (payroll tax, workers' comp, ACA) Track work-authorization and immigration status with legal support Build the repeatable processes that let People Ops scale, and be a first point of contact for routine employee questions Provide payroll inputs (processed via the PEO) and data support tocomp and headcount planning

What We're Looking For: 3+ years in People Operations, HR operations, or HRIS administration at a scaling company Hands-on HRIS ownership (Rippling, Workday, or similar), including reporting and configuration Experience running onboarding and administering benefits, ideally in a PEO / co-employment model Working knowledge of US employment-compliance basics, and strong accuracy instincts Comfort creating process where none exists, and discretion with confidential data Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.$105,000 - $145,000 USDCompensation Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status. Export Controls Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview. DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.