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HackerRank helps thousands of companies hire developers based on skills rather than pedigree, and also nurtures a community of millions of developers to upskill and become next-gen developers.

The people at HackerRank care deeply about their work and have an extremely intense work ethic. In many companies, speed & quality are a tradeoff. At HackerRank, it's not; we expect you to ship in about half the time that most competent people think is possible while maintaining a standard of quality you'd proudly sign your name on. The only way to make this happen is to truly love your craft and be deeply committed to growth.

About the role

At HackerRank, our People team exists to help every Hacker do their best work-wherever they are. We're looking for a People Operations Generalist to support our growing, distributed team across the Americas.

This is a hands-on, hybrid role based in Santa Clara, CA, and you'll be the go-to People Ops partner for AMER employees. You'll work closely with our global People team while owning the day-to-day People experience in the region - from employee lifecycle moments to complex, sensitive situations.

This role is built for someone with real experience who's ready to take ownership, move fast, and operate with a high degree of autonomy. You're proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating People processes independently, knowing when to act and when to ask. If you enjoy building trust, solving problems, and making things better as you go, you'll thrive here.

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary People Ops contact for employees and managers across AMER.
• Partner with PBPs and Talent to support onboarding, offboarding, and key employee lifecycle moments.
• Provide first-line support for policies, benefits, payroll coordination, leaves, and HR systems (BambooHR).
• Support annual open enrollment, including communications and system updates.
• Coordinate and track Leaves of Absence with vendors, ensuring compliance and accurate records.
• Support performance cycles, engagement initiatives, and regional People programs.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and regional employment regulations.

Who you are

• 5+ years of experience in People Operations/HR Generalist.
• Experience supporting U.S.-based employees; familiarity with AMER employment practices, benefits administration, immigration, LOAs, and compliance basics (California experience strongly preferred).
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and escalate when appropriate.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail across multiple concurrent processes.
• Clear, empathetic communicator with a people-first approach.
• Experience supporting remote or distributed teams.
• Highly proficient with HRIS and People Ops tools, with deep hands-on experience (BambooHR a strong plus).

Even better if you have

• Experience serving as the primary People Ops contact for a region, team, or office.
• Exposure to California employment laws and compliance.
• Comfort collaborating cross-functionally across time zones.
• Experience supporting hybrid or fully distributed teams.

You will thrive in this role if

• You take ownership and follow through, staying accountable for outcomes from start to finish.
• You're curious about benefits and People practices, stay plugged into what's changing in the industry, and enjoy improving how things work.
• You're detail-oriented and strong with systems, and you work comfortably with employees, leaders, and partners to build clarity and trust.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $90,000 - $100,000.
• This range doesn't include bonuses, stock options, or benefits for which you will be eligible.
• Final offer may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other compensation components.

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HackerRank is a proud equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal opportunity to everyone for employment based on individual performance and qualification. We never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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