• Lead end-to-end onboarding for new hires across multiple startups, including offer letters, HRIS/PEO setup, I-9/E-Verify compliance, required trainings, and HR-led new hire orientations.

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions, providing timely support on policies, benefits, payroll, HR systems, and employee lifecycle processes.

• Maintain and manage employee records and data integrity across HR systems (Paycor, Sequoia One), processing job, title, pay, and status changes in compliance with company policies.

• Provide ongoing new hire and employee support, assisting with system access, benefits enrollment, payroll questions, and transition needs throughout employment.

• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, ongoing employee inquiries, broker coordination, and assistance with leaves of absence (FMLA, PFL, disability, EDD).

• Partner closely with HR Business Partners and leadership to support HR initiatives, employee relations matters, performance review cycles, and organizational changes, escalating issues as appropriate.

• Support HR compliance efforts across California and multi-state workforces, ensuring adherence to labor laws, completion of mandatory trainings, and consistent HR practices.

• Coordinated high-volume interview scheduling across onsite and virtual formats, managing complex calendars for hiring teams and candidates.

• Partnered with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and support end-to-end candidate coordination.

• Supported candidate lifecycle management, ensuring a positive and consistent candidate experience.

• Worked with external recruiters to manage candidate communications and expectations.

• Assisted with recruiting operations and cross-functional projects as needed.

• Served as the front-line point of contact for guests and executives within the Design Studio, ensuring a professional and secure visitor experience.

• Maintained visitor logs, issued badges, and partnered with administrative teams to support directors and C-level leaders.

• Recruited for multiple manufacturing clients, managing full-cycle recruiting including sourcing, interviewing, background checks, reference checks, and onboarding coordination.

• Partnered with hiring managers to support staffing needs and interview processes, ensuring compliance with hiring requirements.

• Conducted I-9 employment verification and supported onboarding documentation for new hires.

• Trained and supported new recruiters, providing guidance on recruiting processes and candidate management.

• Managed workers’ compensation claims, reducing the insurance moderation rate from 100% to 65%.

• Administered EDD claims and maintained employment records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Served as a primary point of contact between employees, clients, and internal teams, supporting employee relations and administrative needs.