HR Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our dynamic team at Rhoda AI. As we continue to scale, this role will play a crucial part in shaping the employee experience and ensuring our people operations are efficient and effective.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring every new hire has a smooth, welcoming experience and a fast ramp-up, including leading New Hire Orientation
• Help coordinate offer letters and employment agreements
• Maintain HRIS data integrity, manage employee data changes, and identify opportunities to streamline workflows and build scalable people processes
• Administer and continuously improve our employee benefits programs
• Serve as the go-to resource for benefits questions and lead open enrollment
• Partner with leadership to develop competitive compensation and rewards frameworks that attract and retain top talent
• Champion employee wellbeing initiatives and help maintain a healthy, safe work environment
• Design and support performance review cycles that are meaningful, fair, and actionable
• Identify learning and development opportunities that help employees grow in their roles and careers
• Partner with managers to build development plans and support career progression across the team
• Play an active role in fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture that reflects our values
• Develop and run employee engagement initiatives, feedback programs, and internal communications
• Create channels for employee participation and ensure team members feel heard and connected to the company mission
• Help organize team events, offsites, and culture-building moments as we grow
• Navigate multi-state compliance requirements
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and internal policies
• Coordinate visa sponsorships and work authorization processes (H-1B, O-1, J-1 applications/transfers/renewals, green cards)
• In partnership with Talent Acquisition, drive and monitor all processes from day one through employee tenure, including transitions such as F-1 to H-1B and H-1B through the green card process

Requirements

• 7+ years of HR experience, ideally in a startup or high-growth tech environment
• A strong generalist background - comfortable going from strategic thinking to rolling up your sleeves on administrative tasks
• Familiarity with HR platforms such as Rippling
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and compliance
• A people-first mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience building and scaling advanced compensation programs in emerging markets

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team
• Experience with HRIS systems and tools
• Knowledge of labor laws and regulations
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Skills

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with performance management and development planning
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits administration

Benefits

At Rhoda AI, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, wellness, and financial security. We also provide a comprehensive suite of professional development opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.