Human Resources Generalist

Atoms•San Francisco, CA

5d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Atoms is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to support employees and leaders through thoughtful HR processes and proactive problem-solving. The role contributes to business operations by owning key HR workflows, maintaining accurate employee data, and ensuring compliance across areas including onboarding, offboarding, workers’ compensation, and employee relations. The ideal candidate has a service mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment. The position is based onsite at Atoms’ San Francisco office five days a week. The base salary range is $100,000–$130,000 per year. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and qualifications. The total rewards package may also include equity awards. Benefits listed apply to USA full-time exempt employees and are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

2–4 years of Human Resources experience in logistics, a startup, or a related field.
An associate degree is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are accepted, and higher levels of education may substitute for required experience.
Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, payroll management, HRIS, and similar computer applications.
Hands-on experience handling workers’ compensation cases from intake through resolution.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Care for quality work and pride in the details, with a commitment to raising standards for oneself and others.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Transportation Network Company (TNC) guidelines.

Responsibilities

Maintain HRIS and employee data systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reporting readiness.
Provide employees and managers with guidance on HR policies, benefits, and workplace expectations.
Manage compliant onboarding workflows, including HRIS setup, policy acknowledgment, and process optimization.
Own employee relations processes, including intake, documentation, resolution tracking, and identifying trends for escalation to HR leadership.
Review employee attendance and time-off records for payroll accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate workers’ compensation claims with operations and insurance partners, ensuring timely documentation, compliance, and resolution tracking.
Conduct regular audits of employee files, I-9s, headcount records, payroll data, and benefits eligibility.
Collaborate with operations leadership on workforce planning, organizational changes, and process improvement initiatives.
Pull payroll reports, verify employee data before submission to Finance, and follow up on discrepancies.
Liaise between employees and benefits providers, including health insurance and retirement plan vendors.
Generate and analyze HR reports on headcount, attrition, leave trends, and other metrics to support business decisions.
Participate in policy updates and internal HR communications.
Support HR projects and contribute to continuous improvement across the department.
Advise managers on HR matters with solutions that balance company policy, culture, and business objectives.
Own offboarding, including termination entries, final pay updates, and system deactivation, ensuring complete and accurate removal.
Perform other administrative duties to support the Human Resources department and day-to-day operations.