People Operations Specialist

CHAOS Industries is looking for a People Operations Specialist to manage day-to-day HR operations, strengthen systems and compliance, and deliver an exceptional employee experience in a fast-moving startup environment.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or coordinator role
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices (especially California; multi-state familiarity a plus)
• Demonstrated experience supporting HR operations such as onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance tracking
• Proficiency with HRIS systems; able to manage transactions, workflows, and audits with high accuracy
• Hands-on experience managing leave of absence cases end-to-end, including FMLA/CFRA, short- and long-term disability, and company-paid parental leave programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust with employees and managers across all levels
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with spreadsheets, HR reporting, and data integrity checks in Excel

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
• FSA
• HSA
• Life Insurance
• Free daily lunch
• No meeting Fridays
• Unlimited PTO
• Casual dress code