HR Generalist

About the Position

Atoms is looking for a detail-oriented HR Generalist to serve as the administrative and operational backbone for our Kitchens, Picnic, and general HR teams. This role is designed for a professional with 2–4 years of experience who is eager to grow their skills in employee relations, manager enablement, and data-driven HR strategy. You will handle day-to-day HR operations, ticket management, and hourly employee escalations, moving the team from a reactive to a proactive operational model.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Manager Enablement

• Serve as the first point of contact for daily hourly employee escalations, resolving issues professionally.
• Address employee concerns and grievances while providing guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Partner with the Director of HR to solve complex issues, build manager resources, and draft Performance Recovery Plans (PRPs).
• Coach managers on performance-related issues and support performance evaluation processes.

HR Operations & Administration

• Manage the daily HR ticketing queue, ensuring all SLAs are met.
• Process voluntary terminations and facility pay changes with high accuracy.
• Collaborate with Payroll to conduct regular hourly timekeeping audits.
• Assist with wage equity analyses to ensure fair and compliant compensation across business units.

Reporting & Strategy

• Optimize HR reporting processes and utilize data to identify trends in turnover and performance.
• Support strategic workforce planning and talent development initiatives alongside business leaders.
• Identify areas for improvement in employee engagement and organizational productivity.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of HR experience.
• Strong administrative and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations and professional conflict resolution.
• Experience with HRIS, ticketing systems, and payroll software.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $100,000 - $115,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Voluntary insurance options.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.
• Pet insurance discount.
• 401(k) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter).
• Generous time off policies.

About the Company

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. We are transforming the physical world by developing Physical AI-real-world robots for industries such as food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, making complex physical operations more reliable, scalable, and productive.

Join us if you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact. We are a team of roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders committed to uncovering valuable unknown truths and turning them into progress.

Why Join Us

At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time-bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team-so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

What Else You Need to Know

This role is based in our Los Angeles office. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change-we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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