Overview
HR Operations Specialist Jobs in Palo Alto, CA at Nelson Connects
Title: HR Operations Specialist
Company: Nelson Connects
Location: Palo Alto, CA
You are a detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys owning processes from end to end. You have strong HRIS experience—especially in Rippling—and are skilled in handling payroll, benefits, and employee support with accuracy and care. You’re proactive, organized, and ready to support a global team with empathy and efficiency.
Location: Palo Alto Hybrid with Remote Option (TEMPORARY)
This Position Pays: $50-$55/hr
What You Will Be Doing
Managing the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, offboarding, and internal transitions
Administering and optimizing Rippling (HRIS); ensuring data accuracy and generating reports
Processing payroll in partnership with finance across multiple countries
Overseeing benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, renewals, and employee communications
Responding to employee inquiries related to HR policies, systems, and benefits
What You Bring
3+ years in HR operations, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment
Strong hands-on experience with Rippling
Proven experience in payroll processing (any system) and benefits administration
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a remote setting
High level of discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.
We
are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.
To learn more about our workplace culture and the position, please apply!
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About Nelson Connects
If you’re looking for a new opportunity, the recruiting and staffing experts at Nelson Connects can help. We work with companies of all types and sizes across all industries. We help people like you find exciting roles with employers ranging from Fortune 100, government, and nonprofit organizations to local businesses, industry leaders, and the most agile start-ups. The candidates we work with appreciate our responsive approach, genuine relationships, and exceptional service. With a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and credibility, we look forward to our jobs every day, and we’re excited to help you find the job you’ve been looking for.
Pay Transparency: Nelson Connects provides pay transparency by placing salary ranges in all job postings in accordance with state and local regulations. We are committed to communicating pay clearly throughout the employment process.
California Fair Chance Act and Beyond: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable regulations. We will consider qualified Applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and CA Fair Chance Act.
Temporary Associate Benefits Offered: Weekly benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, EAP, Life/AD&D, STD, Commuter FSA, + state mandated benefits.
EEO Statement: Nelson Connects is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other classification protected by law.
