Senior People Operations Specialist

FigureSan Jose, CA
86d$160,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA. As we scale, we’re looking for a Senior People Operations Specialist who can own and evolve all aspects of people operations - from recruiting and onboarding to benefits, compliance, performance management, and culture. This is a highly visible, hands-on role for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and loves creating structure out of ambiguity.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in People Operations or HR - ideally within a startup or high-growth company.
  • Broad HR generalist experience across compliance, payroll, benefits, performance management, immigration, recruiting, and employee engagement.
  • Experience managing visa processes or partnering with immigration counsel preferred.
  • Excellent relationship-builder with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Nice To Haves

  • Holds general HR compliance and employment law certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, documentation, and employee records management.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and internal policies.
  • Manage payroll, bonuses, and annual compensation cycles accurately and confidentially.
  • Oversee benefits administration (healthcare, 401k, leave policies, PTO) and serve as the point of contact for employees and vendors.
  • Continuously assess competitiveness of compensation and benefits packages.
  • Manage performance review processes, goal-setting, and professional development programs.
  • Support managers in coaching, feedback, and growth planning.
  • Develop initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, recognition, and retention.
  • Act as a trusted HR business partner to employees and leadership.
  • Plan company events, recognition programs, and culture-building activities.
  • Implement and manage HR systems (HRIS, ATS, payroll tools, etc.) to improve efficiency.
  • Track and analyze people metrics (turnover, engagement, hiring speed, performance outcomes).
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and create scalable People processes.
  • Work alongside our recruiting team to partner with hiring managers to define roles, write job descriptions, and build scalable hiring processes.

Benefits

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $160,000 - $200,000 annually.
  • The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role.
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