People Operations Generalist

Sonatus - Sunnyvale, CA

Hiring: People Operations Generalist Company: Sonatus Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:40:01 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Experience: •3 years of experience in People Operations/Human Resources •Minimum 3 years of experience in People Operations/Human Resources Required Skills: •This is a hybrid role based in our Sunnyvale office, with an expectation to work from the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). •Serve as the first line for employee inquiries, responding promptly and accurately on policies, benefits, leaves, immigration, and general People Ops questions, and escalating as needed •Own day-to-day immigration case management, coordinating with outside counsel, employees, and hiring managers on new petitions, extensions, transfers, amendments, and permanent residency filings •Track visa expirations and case milestones, and keep employees and managers informed well ahead of deadlines •Administer U.S. benefits programs end to end, including enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and carrier and broker coordination •Run annual open enrollment, from plan communications and employee sessions to system setup and post-enrollment audits •Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, parental leave, and personal; serving as the point of contact for employees from first notice through return to work •Own the employee onboarding experience, including review and redesign of the program as needed, pre-hire communications, I-9 and employment eligibility verification, and system and records setup Qualifications: •Solid functional working knowledge of U.S. employment-related compliance, leaves of absence, I-9 requirements, and benefits •Strong operational mindset with the ability to build structure, improve processes, and drive execution •Demonstrated capacity to operate effectively in high-growth, high-ambiguity environments with changing priorities and evolving business needs •Result-oriented and proactive approach — someone who takes ownership, moves quickly, makes sound decisions with imperfect information, and drives change •Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage employees across the organization •Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) •Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program •Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) •Unlimited paid time off per year, 14+ paid holidays •Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days Compensation: •$80,000 - $100,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!