Senior Associate/ AM - HR Operations

Interview Kickstart is a premier career transformation platform turbocharging tech careers through AI upskilling.

Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara by Soham Mehta, ex-Box Engineering Leader, and Ryan Valles, a transformative P&L leader and former CEO with a track record of scaling ventures, Interview Kickstart’s vision is to help every tech professional thrive in today’s fast-evolving tech industry.

With 40+ domain-specific courses—from foundational Machine Learning and Generative AI to Agentic AI, System Design, and DSA—Interview Kickstart equips engineers, PMs, data professionals, and tech leaders to accelerate their careers. Its 600+ instructors—industry practitioners, hiring managers, and senior engineers from FAANG+ companies—bring real-world insight and cutting-edge expertise into every classroom.

Beyond upskilling, Interview Kickstart offers end-to-end career support. Personalized mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn branding, career coaching, salary negotiation guidance, and performance-based job referrals ensure that your AI upskilling translates into real career breakthroughs. Over 25,000 professionals have already advanced their careers through Interview Kickstart.

Recognized by TIME x Statista and GSV 150 as a top EdTech company, Interview Kickstart is the go-to platform for tech professionals looking to future-proof their careers in the age of AI.

Position Overview

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented HR Operations associate to join our HR team. In this role, you’ll own and execute end-to-end employee lifecycle operations—from pre-onboarding and benefits to payroll inputs and vendor management. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining data integrity, ensuring compliance, and supporting smooth day-to-day processes. This is a high-ownership role suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to take on challenging responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including pre-onboarding, onboarding, offer roll-outs, and background checks
• Administer employee benefits such as insurance, mental wellness, and leave management
• Prepare and validate payroll inputs; manage vendor and contractor payments
• Maintain HR documentation, repositories, and ensure data hygiene across tools and platforms
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive employee data
• Work hands-on with G Suite for tracking, reporting, and coordination
• Operate independently, manage ambiguity, and handle ad-hoc tasks proactively

What would excite you?

• Complete ownership; there is minimal management and extreme autonomy
• High pedigree, high-caliber team
• Contribute directly to the success of the business & the top-line impact
• Top-of-the-line compensation

What would excite us?

• 4 years+ of experience in HR Operations or similar roles
• Strong grasp of HR tools/platforms and GSuite
• Exceptional numerical abilities and attention to detail.
• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to documentation and reporting
• High ownership, self-driven, and proactive
• Learner mindset with openness to new tools and responsibilities
• Strong sense of confidentiality and data integrity
• Effective communication and collaboration skills