As a People Operations Generalist at Recursion, you will be a key operational partner to employees and the People Team, creating a seamless, people-centered employee experience that supports our mission to radically accelerate drug discovery and delivery. Based in Salt Lake City, you will ensure our core people processes, systems, and programs run smoothly, accurately, and at scale.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a primary administrator of the Bob (HiBob) HRIS, ensuring data accuracy, system integrity, and continuous improvement of people processes.
- Manage and execute core employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and employee data updates.
- Lead and continuously improve new hire orientation, partnering closely with the People Team and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Act as a first point of contact for employee questions related to people programs, policies, systems, and general People Operations support.
- Partner with Payroll, Benefits, IT, and Finance to ensure smooth coordination across people-related processes and deadlines.
- Support compliance and documentation needs, including audits, reporting, and maintenance of employee records.
- Leverage people data, HRIS reporting, and AI-enabled tools to support decision-making and identify opportunities to improve employee experience and operational efficiency.
- Understand how to leverage and implement AI to reduce manual work across People Operations.
- Contribute to People Team projects and initiatives across areas such as engagement, performance processes, benefits administration, and process documentation.
What We're Looking For
- 3–6+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or a similar role in a fast-growing or complex organization.
- Hands-on experience administering an HRIS, with HiBob (Bob) strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar) to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve accuracy across People Operations processes.
- Experience supporting onboarding and new hire orientation programs.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort managing confidential employee data.
- Working knowledge of U.S. HR practices and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- A service-oriented mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfort partnering cross-functionally and supporting employees at all levels.
Nice to Have
- Experience in biotech, tech, or research-driven environments is a plus.
Technical Stack
- Bob (HiBob) HRIS
- AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar)
Team & Environment
The People Team is the foundation of our company’s workforce, creating the conditions to enable and sustain high-performing teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Eligible for Recursion benefits with the exception of equity and bonus.
Work Mode
This role is hybrid and based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Recursion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, local, or provincial human rights legislation.
