Experienced People Operations Generalist - Driving Employee Experience and Culture at Alma

Join Alma, a Remote-First Company Revolutionizing the Future of Work At Alma, we're on a mission to create a workplace that is not only exceptional but also inclusive and empowering for talented individuals from all walks of life. As a remote-first company, we're breaking the mold of traditional work environments and embracing a culture that is flexible, dynamic, and human-first. We're now seeking an experienced People Operations Generalist to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience and fostering a culture that is truly one-of-a-kind. The Role: People Operations Generalist As a People Operations Generalist at Alma, you will be the driving force behind delivering an exceptional employee experience and cultivating an inclusive culture that makes Alma the best workplace in the world for mission-driven humans. You will work closely with our People and Culture team to carry out people operations processes and workflows, ensuring seamless execution and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Administer various aspects of the employee lifecycle, including new hire orientation and benefits enrollment, with a focus on employee experience and compliance. Conduct comprehensive monthly reporting, dashboard administration, and audits to ensure compliance and support teams across the organization. Own systems administration and maintenance (ADP, Lattice), ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Assist with People Operations payroll functions, including time card processing and benefit payroll deductions. Partner with the People Operations Manager on ad-hoc projects and roll-out of initiatives. Continuously improve and create processes and workflows, leveraging systems, tools, and automation. Document, maintain, communicate, and train people operations processes and programs. Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions and requests, escalating as appropriate. Who We're Looking For To excel in this role, you should have a strong background in HR/People Operations, with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience. You should also have: Essential Qualifications: 1-2 years of experience supporting benefits administration. Proven experience utilizing HRIS (ADP Workforce Now preferred, but you can pivot to any HRIS if needed). Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, with the ability to confidently work with data (formulas, i.e., vlookup). Proven experience processing time cards for the non-exempt workforce. General knowledge of HR practices and procedures. Familiarity with or a desire to learn more about US employment and labor laws. Preferred Qualifications: A "human-first" mentality, with the ability to build rapport with teammates. An approach to supporting all employees with inclusion in mind, championing diversity, equity, and belonging. An eye for process improvement and creating efficient, scalable solutions. Attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills. Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to prioritize effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The highest standard of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism. What We Offer At Alma, we're committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your overall well-being and career growth. Our benefits include: Health insurance plans through Cigna (medical and dental) and MetLife (vision), including FSA and HSA plans. 401K plan (Roth and traditional). Monthly therapy and wellness stipends. Monthly co-working space membership stipend. Monthly work-from-home stipend. Financial wellness benefits through Northstar. Pet discount program through United Pet Care. Financial perks and rewards through BenefitHub. EAP access through Cigna. One-time home office stipend to set up your home office. Comprehensive parental leave plans. 11 paid holidays, 1 Alma Mental Health Day, and 1 Alma Volunteering Day. Flexible PTO. Career Growth and Learning Benefits At Alma, we're committed to your career growth and development. As a People Operations Generalist, you'll have the opportunity to: Develop your skills and expertise in HR/People Operations. Work on cross-functional projects and initiatives. Collaborate with a talented team of professionals. Continuously improve and create processes and workflows. Our Culture and Work Environment At Alma, we're proud of our remote-first culture that is flexible, dynamic, and human-first. As a People Operations Generalist, you'll be working in a fast-paced environment that is collaborative, inclusive, and empowering. We're committed to creating a workplace that is not only exceptional but also fun and engaging. Compensation Our salary band for this role is $85,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience. We're committed to pay equity and typically bring in new hires near the middle of our listed salary bands. Are You Ready to Join Our Team? If you're a motivated and experienced People Operations Generalist looking to drive employee experience and culture at a remote-first company, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and be part of a company that's revolutionizing the future of work. To apply, simply submit your application through our careers page. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply for this job