HR Generalist

About Acceldata

Acceldata, established in 2018 and situated in Silicon Valley, is a leading provider in the Enterprise Data Observability space. Proudly backed by prominent investors like Insight Partners, March Capital, Lightspeed, Sorenson Ventures, Industry Ventures, and Emergent Ventures, the company offers a pioneering SaaS platform that enables enterprises to deliver trustworthy, dependable data powering critical technologies such as AI, large language models, analytics, and DataOps. Their clientele spans top global corporations including HPE, HSBC, Visa, Freddie Mac, Manulife, Workday, Oracle, PubMatic, PhonePe (Walmart), Hershey’s, and Dun & Bradstreet among others.

Position Overview

We seek a proactive, detail-focused HR Generalist with a strong technology orientation to strengthen our expanding People team. Reporting directly to the VP of People and maintaining a dotted-line reporting to the Global People Operations Leader, you will serve as the core operational support for HR activities across North America and EMEA, contributing to the establishment of scalable human resource infrastructure to support company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR liaison for employees and managers for routine HR inquiries and concerns.
• Oversee daily People Operations processes, employee support, and system management for North American and EMEA staff.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, role changes, documentation, and HRIS system upkeep.
• Maintain employee records across various platforms including HRIS, PEO, compensation, and performance management systems.
• Lead onboarding and offboarding procedures to facilitate smooth transitions and foster a high-quality employee experience.
• Collaborate with Payroll, IT, Finance, and other administrative departments.
• Coordinate new employee orientation ensuring top-tier onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local employment laws within the U.S., particularly California.
• Support immigration-related activities such as visa sponsorships and relocation processes for international hires.
• Manage compliance needs across multiple jurisdictions including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and EMEA in partnership with legal counsel.
• Administer employee benefits programs including enrollments, life event changes, and annual open enrollment periods.
• Support wellness and leave policies and audit benefit data for accuracy with payroll and providers.
• Maintain precise HR data, developing dashboards and reports on metrics like headcount, turnover, hiring, engagement, and compliance.
• Analyze workforce trends and propose operational enhancements.
• Design scalable HR processes to support rapid growth and implement improvements in people systems and workflows.
• Identify and apply AI and automation tools to streamline repetitive HR tasks.
• Work closely with the Global People Operations Leader to select and integrate AI-based HR solutions.
• Engage actively with internal People leadership and support recruitment, performance management, compensation, and engagement initiatives.
• Partner with external legal, immigration, brokerage, and vendor partners as needed.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of advanced experience in HR Generalist or HR Operations roles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. employment regulations, with special emphasis on California compliance.
• Experienced in benefits administration, compensation management, immigration processes, and employee lifecycle activities.
• Demonstrated ability supporting U.S.-based staff within a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Exemplary analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Capability to work hybrid, including onsite presence at Campbell, CA headquarters three days each week and flexibility for occasional evening meetings with global teams.

• Preferred: Experience with international HR across Canada, the U.K., and EMEA regions, AI-powered HR solutions, transitioning out of PEO models, global mobility support, and professional HR certifications such as PHR or SHRM-CP.

Success Indicators

• Deliver outstanding employee experiences across all HR interactions.
• Effectively support a growing geographically distributed workforce.
• Implement scalable HR processes and robust compliance mechanisms.
• Develop insightful workforce reporting and dashboard capabilities.
• Introduce AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency and employee self-service options.

Cultural Fit

This role is ideal for candidates who excel in fast-paced startup settings that require agility and multifaceted focus, handling everything from employee relations and benefit management to data analysis and AI-driven process optimization.

Diversity & Inclusion

Acceldata upholds a staunch commitment to equal opportunity employment, embracing diversity regardless of background factors such as disability, gender identity, race, religion, veteran status, or other personal characteristics.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible paid time off policy
• Up to full employer coverage for select health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Discounts from major vendors via PEO partnerships
• Provision of Apple Mac equipment
• Opportunity to join a pioneering team in the Data Observability domain

Employment Practices

The recruitment process may incorporate artificial intelligence tools to assist with tasks like resume review, application analysis, and data integrity checks to aid unbiased decisions; however, human judgment remains the final arbiter in hiring.