Giga
This role is on-site in San Francisco in the Dogpatch neighborhood
Giga builds AI agents trusted by leading B2C companies to power complex support and operations workflows across voice, chat, and email. Companies like DoorDash rely on Giga to operate at scale.
We are hiring our first dedicated HR professional to own and strengthen core HR operations as the company continues to grow. This is a greenfield opportunity to bring clear ownership and scalable processes to a function that is currently shared across Operations and the business.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role. You will own the day-to-day HR function, with emphasis on employee lifecycle management, compliance, and effective partnership with benefits providers and employment counsel. Building strong operational foundations is the immediate priority.
We recently secured $61M in funding and are entering a period of rapid growth. There is a strong appetite to invest in broader people initiatives such as culture, manager enablement, and employee experience once the fundamentals are in place, making this an especially exciting time to join and help shape the next phase of the company.
The right person is comfortable operating independently, enjoys bringing order to complexity, and is excited to be the first HR hire with meaningful ownership and room to grow as the company grows.
What You Will Do HR Ownership and Execution
Own the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding end to end (equipment, accounts, orientation, first-week experience), role changes, offboarding, and terminations
Maintain employment documentation and records, such as offer letters, employment agreements, and separation materials
Ensure Rippling is clean and up-to-date
Serve as the primary internal owner for HR processes, including when working with external vendors or outside counsel
Employee Relations and Compliance
Apply strong working knowledge of California employment law and in-person workplace requirements to guide HR decisions
Handle employee transitions, including terminations and severance, with consistency, care, and good judgment
Partner with employment counsel as needed, translating guidance into practical, repeatable processes
Benefits, Payroll, and Programs
Serve as go-to person benefits administration, including health plans and retirement programs, and manage relationships with brokers and providers
Partner closely with Finance, and sometimes take the lead, on payroll accuracy and compliance
Monitor and implement evolving compliance requirements across states as the company grows
Process and Systems
Build and document clear HR workflows that scale with the business
Introduce structure where processes are currently informal or evolving
What We’re Looking For Experience
4-7 years of experience in HR
Deep familiarity with HRIS systems (Rippling experience is a plus)
Experience supporting teams in California, including familiarity with employment law and in-person workplace considerations
Comfortable being the primary HR owner in a fast-moving environment
Demonstrated experience handling employee transitions and terminations in a thoughtful, compliant way
Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals and experience partnering with payroll providers
Working Style
Practical, steady, and solutions-oriented
Comfortable operating autonomously while knowing when to bring in partners
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and adjusting priorities as business needs evolve
Enjoys building structure and clarity as a company grows
Bonus Points
Experience building or supporting performance management processes
Exposure to broader People Ops initiatives such as manager enablement, engagement, or culture programs
Experience as an early or first HR hire
Multi-state or scaling company experience
Perks and Benefits
Competitive total compensation, including equity with real upside in a company growing at top speed
Gym stipends
Full health, dental, and vision coverage
Catered lunch, on demand snacks, coffee, and DoorDash Credits
Commuting stipends & weekend ubers
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Giga builds AI agents trusted by leading B2C companies to power complex support and operations workflows across voice, chat, and email. Companies like DoorDash rely on Giga to operate at scale.
We are hiring our first dedicated HR professional to own and strengthen core HR operations as the company continues to grow. This is a greenfield opportunity to bring clear ownership and scalable processes to a function that is currently shared across Operations and the business.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role. You will own the day-to-day HR function, with emphasis on employee lifecycle management, compliance, and effective partnership with benefits providers and employment counsel. Building strong operational foundations is the immediate priority.
We recently secured $61M in funding and are entering a period of rapid growth. There is a strong appetite to invest in broader people initiatives such as culture, manager enablement, and employee experience once the fundamentals are in place, making this an especially exciting time to join and help shape the next phase of the company.
The right person is comfortable operating independently, enjoys bringing order to complexity, and is excited to be the first HR hire with meaningful ownership and room to grow as the company grows.
What You Will Do HR Ownership and Execution
Own the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding end to end (equipment, accounts, orientation, first-week experience), role changes, offboarding, and terminations
Maintain employment documentation and records, such as offer letters, employment agreements, and separation materials
Ensure Rippling is clean and up-to-date
Serve as the primary internal owner for HR processes, including when working with external vendors or outside counsel
Employee Relations and Compliance
Apply strong working knowledge of California employment law and in-person workplace requirements to guide HR decisions
Handle employee transitions, including terminations and severance, with consistency, care, and good judgment
Partner with employment counsel as needed, translating guidance into practical, repeatable processes
Benefits, Payroll, and Programs
Serve as go-to person benefits administration, including health plans and retirement programs, and manage relationships with brokers and providers
Partner closely with Finance, and sometimes take the lead, on payroll accuracy and compliance
Monitor and implement evolving compliance requirements across states as the company grows
Process and Systems
Build and document clear HR workflows that scale with the business
Introduce structure where processes are currently informal or evolving
What We’re Looking For Experience
4-7 years of experience in HR
Deep familiarity with HRIS systems (Rippling experience is a plus)
Experience supporting teams in California, including familiarity with employment law and in-person workplace considerations
Comfortable being the primary HR owner in a fast-moving environment
Demonstrated experience handling employee transitions and terminations in a thoughtful, compliant way
Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals and experience partnering with payroll providers
Working Style
Practical, steady, and solutions-oriented
Comfortable operating autonomously while knowing when to bring in partners
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and adjusting priorities as business needs evolve
Enjoys building structure and clarity as a company grows
Bonus Points
Experience building or supporting performance management processes
Exposure to broader People Ops initiatives such as manager enablement, engagement, or culture programs
Experience as an early or first HR hire
Multi-state or scaling company experience
Perks and Benefits
Competitive total compensation, including equity with real upside in a company growing at top speed
Gym stipends
Full health, dental, and vision coverage
Catered lunch, on demand snacks, coffee, and DoorDash Credits
Commuting stipends & weekend ubers
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