Pyka · 4 months ago
People Operations Generalist
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$105K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expPyka is an innovative company focused on autonomous electric aviation, aiming to enhance transportation safety and efficiency. They are seeking a highly organized People Operations Generalist to support HR operations, ensure compliance, and improve the employee experience from onboarding to offboarding.
AerospaceAgricultureAir TransportationAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Coordinate seamless, high-touch onboarding and offboarding experiences, including documentation, systems access, and employee communications
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records across HR systems
Own and process employee changes (e.g., promotions, org changes, LOAs, terminations) and related system updates, with clear communication to all stakeholders
Build and improve systems and processes that ensure data integrity across all HR platforms
Partner with payroll to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation
Organize and facilitate company-wide performance review cycles
Support ongoing people programs, including the Spotlight Award Program and Milestone Anniversary Gift Program
Plan and execute employee events that foster engagement and connection
Maintain and update the employee handbook and company policies
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
Support immigration and documentation processes as needed
Identify opportunities for efficiency and process improvements across HR operations—including benefits, immigration, policies, compliance, and data management
Handle sensitive information with discretion, confidentiality, and care
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or a related administrative role
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Rippling, Gusto, ADP, etc.)
Clear communicator and thoughtful collaborator
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
A positive, people-first mindset and passion for improving employee experience
Prior experience in a fast-growing startup or high-growth environment
Preferred
Experience with employee engagement programs and events (e.g., team-building, celebrations, recognition programs)
Familiarity with California employment law and compliance requirements (multi-state preferred)
Experience supporting performance management cycles and other company-wide people programs
Exposure to benefits administration and employee leave processes
Comfort analyzing HR data and generating reports to support decision-making
Hands-on experience with immigration processes and/or global employee support
Benefits
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
FSA with employer matching
401(k)
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Company
Pyka
Pyka is a robotics company on a mission to build the most useful autonomous aircraft on Earth.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$88.1MKey Investors
Obvious VenturesPrime Movers Lab
2024-09-23Series B· $40M
2022-04-26Series A· $37M
2019-12-24Seed· $8M
Leadership Team
Michael Norcia
Co-Founder, CEO/CTO
Chuma Ogunwole
Co-Founder and COO
Recent News
2026-01-23
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