People Operations Lead
$90,000–$120,000 year
On-site · San Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
As the People Operations Lead at Trener, you will be responsible for shaping the company's culture and managing all aspects of people operations. Key responsibilities include driving recruiting operations, overseeing onboarding and employee benefits, and implementing HR systems. You will manage payroll for both U.S. and international employees while fostering a productive environment in the San Jose office. The role requires extensive experience in HR and People Operations, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a startup atmosphere.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in People Operations or HR at a technology startup
- Direct experience owning onboarding, HR administration, and people processes for a team of 25–150 employees
- Hands-on experience managing U.S. payroll and working with international payroll systems
- Experience administering U.S. employee benefits and coordinating open enrollment
- Experience implementing or managing an HRIS (Rippling, Deel, BambooHR, or similar)
- Experience managing ATS pipelines and supporting recruiting operations
- Experience drafting or maintaining HR policies and employee handbooks
- Strong proficiency with Google Workspace and HR systems
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-moving startup environment
- Excellent written English and strong communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience building or scaling People Operations in a Series A or B startup
- Experience with Deel EOR or managing international teams
- Familiarity with California employment practices
- Experience designing culture frameworks or performance systems
- A passion for sourcing and attracting exceptional technical talent
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