HR Generalist & Office Administrator

Posted 25 Days Ago
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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
In-Office
70K-95K Annually
Junior
Automotive • Hardware
The Role
Supports recruiting coordination, onboarding and offboarding, HRIS data, benefits, leave administration, payroll support, immigration documentation, and HR reporting. Oversees Sunnyvale office operations, vendors, supplies, facilities requests, equipment, events, and employee experience. Requires strong organization, communication, confidentiality, and onsite administrative support, including occasional after-hours events and local errands.
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Who is Seyond? 

 
Seyond is a leading global provider of image-grade LiDAR technology, powering a safer, smarter and more mobile world across the automotive, intelligent transportation, robotics and industrial automation sectors. Founded in Silicon Valley with strategically placed research and manufacturing facilities across the globe, Seyond is crafting LiDAR solutions that elevate autonomous driving and fuel the advancement of smart infrastructure development. Our dynamic portfolio – including ultra-long range flagship LiDAR sensor Falcon, mid-to-short range LiDAR sensor Robin and perception service software platform OmniVidi – powers automotive and ITS solutions for partners like NIO, Faraday Future, Exwayz and Hexagon. Currently, over 200,000 Falcon units are in use, and the product continues to be mass-produced today. 



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HR Generalist & Office Administrator


Seyond is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist & Office Administrator to support core people operations and keep our Sunnyvale office running smoothly. This role is a strong fit for an organized, service-minded professional who enjoys variety, solves problems quickly, and creates a welcoming employee and candidate experience.

What You'll DoPeople Operations & HR
  • Coordinate recruiting activities, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, onsite logistics, and applicant tracking.
  • Manage onboarding and offboarding logistics, including documentation, equipment, workspace setup, and employee orientation.
  • Maintain accurate employee data and workflows in the HRIS, including benefits and leave administration.
  • Support payroll processing and partner with Finance on reporting, reconciliation, audits, and recordkeeping.
  • Coordinate immigration-related documentation with employees, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel.
  • Prepare recurring HR reports and help improve people processes, data quality, and the employee experience.
Office Administration & Employee Experience
  • Oversee daily office operations, including space, supplies, food, cleanliness, safety, and general functionality.
  • Serve as the onsite point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, facilities requests, mail, and deliveries.
  • Manage office vendors, services, equipment inventory, repairs, and maintenance within approved budgets.
  • Plan and support team events, company celebrations, community activities, and occasional after-hours setup.
  • Provide flexible administrative and logistics support for cross-functional projects as business needs evolve.
What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2+ years of experience across HR operations, recruiting coordination, payroll support, and/or office administration.
  • Working knowledge of HR records, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, and confidential employee information.
  • Strong organization, judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through in a fast-paced environment.
  • Clear, professional communication and a service-oriented approach with employees, candidates, and vendors.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with an HRIS, ATS, or payroll platform is preferred.
  • Ability to work onsite full-time in Sunnyvale, lift up to 30 pounds for office and event setup, and occasionally support events outside standard hours.
  • Reliable transportation for occasional local errands and vendor visits.

Preferred: experience in a startup or high-tech environment; familiarity with ADP, Workday, Greenhouse, or Lever; and Mandarin proficiency.

Base salary: $70,000-$95,000 per year. This position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus and equity.

Benefits: This role is also eligible for Seyond's competitive employee benefits package.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 2+ years of experience across HR operations, recruiting coordination, payroll support, and/or office administration
  • Working knowledge of HR records, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, and confidential employee information
  • Strong organization, judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through in a fast-paced environment
  • Clear, professional communication and a service-oriented approach with employees, candidates, and vendors
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with an HRIS, ATS, or payroll platform
  • Ability to work onsite full-time in Sunnyvale
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds for office and event setup
  • Ability to occasionally support events outside standard hours
  • Reliable transportation for occasional local errands and vendor visits
  • Experience in a startup or high-tech environment
  • Familiarity with ADP, Workday, Greenhouse, or Lever
  • Mandarin proficiency
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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, California
115 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Seyond™ is a leading global provider of image-grade LiDAR technology, powering a safer, smarter and more mobile world across the automotive, intelligent transportation, robotics and industrial automation sectors. Founded in Silicon Valley with strategically placed research and manufacturing facilities across the globe, Seyond is crafting LiDAR solutions that elevate autonomous driving and fuel the advancement of smart infrastructure development. The company’s dynamic portfolio – including ultra-long range flagship LiDAR sensor Falcon, mid-to-short range LiDAR sensor Robin and perception service software platform OmniVidi – powers automotive and ITS solutions for partners like NIO, Faraday Future, Exwayz and Hexagon. Currently, over 200,000 Falcon units are in use, and the product continues to be mass-produced today. See Smarter™.

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