People Operations Specialist

Distyl AI • San Francisco, CA

1d • $90,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Distyl is looking for a People Operations Specialist to own the programs that keep our people supported and our company running well. People are the foundation of everything we're building — and this role is how we take care of that foundation as we scale.
You'll work across the full spectrum of People Operations — from employee lifecycle and compliance to immigration, benefits, and leave — and bring structure to areas that are still being defined. The ideal candidate is versatile and hands-on, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes genuine pride in building programs that make a difference for the people around them.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in People Operations or a generalist HR role, and you've touched immigration, benefits, and leave
• Systems thinker — comfortable in an HRIS, disciplined about data, and always looking for a better process
• Working knowledge of employment law and know when to loop in the right people
• Communicate clearly, respond quickly, and make employees and stakeholders feel like they're in good hands
• Do your best work when the path isn't fully paved — you see ambiguity as an opportunity, not an obstacle

Responsibilities

• Own the onboarding and offboarding experience — creating a seamless, welcoming journey from offer acceptance through Day 1 and beyond
• Maintain accurate employee data across our HRIS and people systems, and serve as a trusted resource for employee questions
• Partner across the People team on projects that improve the employee experience and scale our HR infrastructure
• Partner with outside immigration counsel to guide employees through visa and work authorization processes
• Stay ahead of multi-state and federal compliance requirements as we grow
• Maintain process documentation and support internal audits to keep our programs well-governed
• Administer benefits programs and be the person employees trust to get them answers quickly
• Support employees through leave with care and consistency
• Partner with our benefits broker and vendors to run a smooth process

Benefits

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‑office lunch)
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real‑world business problems
• Ownership of high‑impact projects across top enterprises
• A mission‑driven, fast-moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed