People Operations Generalist

About Us: Artera is an AI startup that develops medical artificial intelligence tests to personalize therapy for cancer patients. Artera is on a mission to personalize medical decisions for patients and physicians on a global scale.

The People Operations Generalist plays a critical role in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent at Artera. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing full-cycle recruiting ownership with broad exposure to People Operations in a fast-growing startup environment. You will partner closely with hiring managers and leadership while helping build scalable, people-first programs and processes.

People Operations:

- Support core HR programs, including performance management, employee development, and retention initiatives

- Partner on performance review cycles, including calibration and manager enablement

- Assist in developing and maintaining HR policies, processes, and documentation

- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations

- Partner closely with Finance and other cross-functional stakeholders on People Operations-related processes, reporting, and documentation, and assist with internal and external audits as needed

- Process employee expense reports and reimbursements.

- Assist with monthly payroll and benefits reconciliations.

- Own culture and engagement initiatives throughout the organization

- Coordinate and facilitate onboarding and new hire orientation

Talent Acquisition:

- Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management

- Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective job descriptions and recruiting strategies

- Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified candidates across multiple functions

- Leverage various sourcing channels, tools, and networks to attract top talent

- Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring process

Employee Experience & Relations:

- Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and provide guidance on HR-related matters

- Support employee relations activities, including addressing concerns, conducting investigations when needed, and resolving issues thoughtfully and fairly

- Assist with employee engagement initiatives to foster an inclusive, high-performing culture

- Conduct regular check-ins to gather feedback and identify opportunities for improvement

- Support employee offboarding processes in compliance with company policies and legal requirements

People Operations Projects & Initiatives:

- Contribute to career development initiatives, including job architecture, competencies, and growth frameworks

- Partner with the People Operations Manager on systems implementation and process improvements

- Help optimize HR tools and workflows to improve efficiency and employee experience

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

- 2+ years of experience in recruitment and HR generalist roles, preferably in a startup or tech environment.

- Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and labor laws.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

- Proficiency in HRIS and applicant tracking systems.

- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.