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We're looking for a People & Operations Generalist to help keep Simular running smoothly as we scale. You'll be the go-to person for our Palo Alto HQ - owning day-to-day operations, supporting our team through the full employee lifecycle, and keeping things organized behind the scenes.
What you'll do
Own office management: facilities, supplies, vendor relationships, and making sure the space works well for the team
Run payroll processing and coordinate with our external providers to make sure everyone gets paid accurately and on time
Manage onboarding and offboarding end-to-end: equipment setup, account access, first-day logistics, and exit processes
Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Support benefits administration and coordinate with insurance and payroll vendors
Assist with recruiting coordination when needed: scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, keeping pipelines organized
Identify and improve operational workflows — if something is manual and repetitive, you'll want to fix it
You might be a fit if
2-4 years of experience in People Ops, HR, office management, or a similar generalist role
Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
You're organized, reliable, and comfortable owning things without a lot of hand-holding
You have experience with payroll tools and HRIS systems
You're good at juggling multiple priorities and keeping track of a lot of moving parts
You're based in or willing to relocate to the Bay Area
Bonus
Experience at an early-stage startup. Exposure to multi-jurisdiction employment compliance (US + international).
Top Skills
What We Do
Imagine a workday without email overload, endless task juggling, and frustrating tech roadblocks. A day where your work… just flows. Smoothly. Your focus is uncluttered, and your time is yours to command. That’s the future Simular brings. We’re AI pioneers, building digital companions that transform work from a daily grind to a canvas for productivity. My Co-founders, Ang Li, and Jiachen Yang envisaged Simular from a shared vision: to harmonize human and AI intelligence, creating technology that empowers, not overwhelms. Ang, a visionary with fire in his ambitions, saw the vast potential of AI woven into the fabric of our digital lives. Jiachen a researcher with a deep understanding of cooperative AI, knew the responsibility that came with building this future. Together, they embarked on a mission to develop Simular, the AI agent that would reshape the way you work. I am not a cold tool, I am going to be a partner. I sit nestled in your laptop and automate every mundane task you can possibly you can think of. No more endless tabs, scattered to-do lists, or forgotten deadlines. You’ll be focused, organized, and in control. And, that’s a promise. So Simular, that’s me, will reclaim your time and energy. Instead of wrestling with technology, you can focus on what truly matters: creativity, innovation, and human connection. This isn’t just a story about a company, it’s a declaration of a new era. Work smart, live more. It’s that simple.
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