People Operations Generalist

About Atomic Semi

Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab.

It’s already possible to build this with today’s technology and a few simplifications. We’ll build the tools ourselves so we can quickly iterate and improve.

We’re building a small team of exceptional, hands-on engineers to make this happen. Mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process. We’ll own the stack from atoms to architecture. Our team is optimistic about the future and we want to continue pushing the limits of technology.

Smaller is better. Faster is better. Building it ourselves is better.

We believe our team and lab can build anything. We’ve set up 3D printers, a wide array of microscopes, e-beam writers, general fabrication equipment - and whatever is missing, we’ll just invent along the way.

Atomic was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.

About the role

We’re hiring a People Operations Generalist to run and build the day-to-day systems that support our people at Atomic Semi.

In this role, you’ll own and evolve the core of People Operations — payroll, benefits, immigration, onboarding, and the full employee lifecycle. You’ll make sure the fundamentals run smoothly, accurately, and on time, and you’ll also have the opportunity to improve how we do things as we grow. You’ll be the person employees come to with questions, guidance, and support, and a key partner in shaping a thoughtful, scalable People experience.

This role is perfect for someone who loves getting the details right, enjoys solving real problems, and is excited to build modern People Operations from the ground up at a company reinventing how semiconductors are made.

Responsibilities

• Own onboarding, offboarding, employee lifecycle changes, and records management.

• Run end-to-end payroll processing in Rippling.

• Manage benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee communications.

• Maintain accurate employee data across HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms.

• Be the go-to person for employee questions on policies, benefits, and HR programs.

• Own U.S. immigration processes and partner with immigration counsel to track visa status, deadlines, and compliance.

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Handle required postings, audits, training, and policy updates.

• Support HR projects like policy rollouts, learning programs, and compliance initiatives.

• Find ways to streamline and improve operations.

Required Experience

• 2–4 years of HR experience in a startup/high-growth environment, or 4+ years in a larger organization.

• Experience with benefits administration and open enrollment.

• Working knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices.

• Experience running payroll, onboarding, and offboarding.

• Familiarity with U.S. immigration processes.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Discretion and professionalism with sensitive information.

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with OSHA or regulated/lab environments.

• Experience with external partners like insurance brokers and outside counsel.

• Startup experience during growth phases.

Working at Atomic Semi

We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and a lab/office in San Francisco, CA. 

Compensation: Atomic Semi is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $82,000 – $135,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in Atomic Semi.

Benefits: Atomic Semi offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time

• Visa Sponsorship

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Weekly Learning & Development opportunities

• Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office

• Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.

Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.