People Operations Specialist

About Krea

Krea is at the forefront of developing advanced AI creative tools, aiming to make artificial intelligence intuitive and manageable for creative professionals. Our core mission is to enhance human creativity through our innovative tools, rather than replace it. We have secured over $83 million in funding from prominent investors like a16z and Bain Capital. Our team operates from a scenic waterfront office located in San Francisco.

People Ops at Krea

This is a foundational, 0-1 role within a compact team, offering the unique opportunity to establish the entire people operations function from the ground up. You will be instrumental in creating the necessary systems, developing robust processes, and overseeing all aspects that ensure the smooth operation and growth of our team.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the complete employee lifecycle, from initial onboarding through to offboarding and all stages in between.
• Administer payroll and manage HR operations for our global workforce, utilizing platforms such as Gusto and Deel.
• Establish and maintain efficient recruiting operations, including ATS configuration, sourcing strategy development, interview coordination, and on-site logistics.
• Continuously refine hiring workflows and implement new tools to enhance the quality of candidate assessment, expedite the hiring process, and ensure scalability.
• Manage employee benefits administration, process visa applications, and develop essential policy documentation.
• Ensure the accuracy and currency of employee data across all relevant systems.

Who we're looking for:

We seek an individual with 1-3 years of experience in people operations, HR, or recruiting operations, preferably within a dynamic startup environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and capable of independently managing responsibilities from inception to completion. A passion for building systems from scratch, rather than maintaining existing ones, is highly valued.

Strong candidates may have experience with:

• Payroll and HR platforms like Gusto, Deel, or comparable systems.
• Establishing or managing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Supporting recruitment operations, including scheduling, coordination, and pipeline management.
• Working in early-stage or high-growth startup settings.

What we offer:

• Support for various visa types, including STEM OPT, OPT, H-1B, O-1, and E-3.
• Close collaboration opportunities with a team of exceptional professionals.
• Significant autonomy in shaping our operational strategies and growth initiatives.
• Competitive compensation, benchmarked at the 75th percentile, along with substantial equity options.