People Operations Generalist
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First People Operations Generalist to build and scale HR functions end-to-end, owning onboarding/offboarding, systems, compliance, payroll, benefits, and employee engagement from the ground up.
About this role
Reducto helps AI teams ingest real-world enterprise data with state-of-the-art accuracy. Most enterprise data, from financial statements to health records, is locked in unstructured file formats like PDFs and spreadsheets. We train vision models to read those documents the way a human would, enabling teams to build products, train models, and automate processes at scale.
We’ve grown rapidly, increasing revenue 8x YOY and partnering with hundreds of companies, from leading AI teams like Harvey, Vanta, and Scale, to enterprise customers across FAANG and top trading firms. Reducto has raised over $100M from world-class investors including a16z, Benchmark, and First Round Capital.
The Opportunity
We're looking for our first People Operations Generalist to build and scale the HR function from the ground up. You'll partner closely with our founders and leadership team to design the systems, programs, and culture that will define how we grow. This is a hands-on role where you'll own everything from how we onboard new hires to how we develop and retain world-class talent.
What You’ll Do:
Own the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, and all employee changes, with a strong focus on a seamless experience.
Design and maintain HR systems, policies, and documentation, and ensure data accuracy across platforms.
Create and operationalize performance review processes and partner with managers on feedback, development, and retention.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
Manage payroll inputs, benefits administration, and vendor coordination.
Own and optimize our HRIS and identify opportunities to streamline workflows using modern tooling and AI.
Lead employee engagement initiatives and act as a trusted resource for employees and leadership on all people-related matters.
You’ll Thrive Here If You:
Hold yourself to a high bar for quality and precision.
Like building from scratch and are comfortable with ambiguity.
Have 4+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or a related role.
Think in systems and are detail-oriented and process-driven.
Communicate clearly and build trust with people at all levels.
Take full ownership from strategy through execution.
Bonus points if you:
Have experience scaling a startup through a period of rapid growth.
Are familiar with AI tools and automation for HR workflows.
Have worked in a multi-state or international compliance environment.
Have hands-on experience with people analytics and building HR dashboards.
Are familiar with immigration processes (H-1B, green cards, TN visas).
Why Reducto
Impact: Your work directly shapes how the world’s best AI companies access and use enterprise data.
Speed: We move fast, ship often, and iterate in days, not months.
Learning: Work alongside world-class engineers, operators, and founders who care deeply about product, precision, and velocity.
Benefits
Unlimited PTO, because great work requires recharging.
Daily Lunch, enjoy free lunch with teammates in the office.
Commuter Reimbursement, we’ll cover your transportation costs.
Comprehensive Insurance, medical, dental, and vision.
Health and Wellness Budget, up to $150 per month for wellness spending such as gym memberships or fitness classes.
Parental Leave, flexible scheduling that works for you and your family.
401k + 4% company match
This is an in-person role based in our San Francisco office. We’re an early-stage company, we move fast and work hard. Please apply only if that excites you.
Equal Opportunity
Reducto is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected category.
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