People Operations & Office Manager

What you’ll do

We’re looking for a People Operations & Office Manager to support Giga’s most valuable asset—our people—and help ensure our offices run smoothly and efficiently. In this hybrid role, you’ll own and scale HR operations while also serving as the go-to person for in-office logistics, culture, and employee experience. You’ll build core people processes, coordinate office activities, and ensure a positive, productive workplace environment for our growing team. This individual will be involved in various aspects of the business, including Human Resources, Benefits and Compensation, Recruiting, Events, and Corporate Culture.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives on solving people-related challenges, keeping operations organized, and creating spaces where great work happens.

Where you’ll work

This role will be based in our San Francisco or Houston offices. You must be willing to work in the office full-time, outside of our bi-weekly WFH Fridays. 

Responsibilities

People Operations:

• Own and improve employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and compliance
• Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related questions, guiding employees through policies, benefits, and workplace practices
• Manage HRIS tools and ensure data accuracy across systems (e.g., PTO tracking, compensation, employee files)
• Support performance management, documentation practices, and employee relations in coordination with leadership
• Partner with Finance and Legal to support payroll, compliance documentation, and policy updates
• Monitor people-related metrics (e.g., engagement, retention, hiring funnel health) and share insights with leadership

Office Management:

• Ensure smooth day-to-day office operations, including ordering supplies, coordinating vendors, and maintaining a welcoming workspace
• Organize company events, team meals, and culture-building activities—both spontaneous and planned
• Handle logistics for office equipment, shipping, travel bookings, visitor check-ins, and facilities maintenance
• Serve as a key culture ambassador—helping onboard new hires, manage in-office perks, and make Giga’s workplace feel energizing and efficient

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in People Operations, Human Resources, Office Management, or similar roles, ideally in a fast-paced or growing organization
• Strong knowledge of core HR functions including onboarding, benefits, compliance, and HRIS administration
• Experience managing office operations or facilities in a hybrid or in-person work environment
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills—you can juggle HR requests and office needs without dropping the ball
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset with the ability to work across teams and seniority levels
• Familiarity with U.S. labor laws, payroll coordination, and compliance practices
• Willing to learn new processes pertaining to H1B visa aplications, travel visas, and whatever other ad-hoc administrative needs come about.

Bonus points 

• Experience supporting HR and office operations in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with tools like Rippling, Greenhouse, Checkr, Ramp, Slack, and Google Workspace.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.).
• Prior experience scaling office culture and people processes during high-growth phases

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $75,000 - $100,000. However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. Depending on the position offered, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.