Senior People Operations Specialist at Figure

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, Robotics, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in People Operations or HR - ideally within a startup or high-growth company
  • Broad HR generalist experience across compliance, payroll, benefits, performance management, immigration, recruiting, and employee engagement
  • Experience managing visa processes or partnering with immigration counsel preferred
  • Excellent relationship-builder with strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
  • Bonus: holds general HR compliance and employment law certifications

Responsibilities

  • Lead HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, documentation, and employee records management
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and internal policies
  • Manage payroll, bonuses, and annual compensation cycles accurately and confidentially
  • Oversee benefits administration (healthcare, 401k, leave policies, PTO) and serve as the point of contact for employees and vendors
  • Continuously assess competitiveness of compensation and benefits packages
  • Manage performance review processes, goal-setting, and professional development programs
  • Support managers in coaching, feedback, and growth planning
  • Develop initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, recognition, and retention
  • Act as a trusted HR business partner to employees and leadership
  • Plan company events, recognition programs, and culture-building activities
  • Implement and manage HR systems (HRIS, ATS, payroll tools, etc.) to improve efficiency
  • Track and analyze people metrics (turnover, engagement, hiring speed, performance outcomes)
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and create scalable People processes
  • Work alongside recruiting team to partner with hiring managers to define roles, write job descriptions, and build scalable hiring processes

Skills

HRIS
ATS
Payroll
Benefits Administration
Compliance
Onboarding
Offboarding
Performance Management
Talent Management
Employee Engagement
HR Analytics
401k
PTO Management

Figure

Blockchain-based home equity lending solutions

About Figure

Figure is a financial technology company that uses blockchain technology to improve financial transactions, specifically in the home equity lending market. It offers products like Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and mortgage refinancing, allowing homeowners to access their home equity quickly and efficiently. The application process is fully online, enabling homeowners to receive funds in as little as five days, which is much faster than traditional banks that can take weeks or months. Figure ensures secure and cost-effective transactions through blockchain, and it generates revenue from origination fees and interest on loans, with competitive rates starting at 3.49% APR. Targeting homeowners across various U.S. states, Figure aims to meet the demand for quick access to home equity for purposes like home improvements or debt consolidation.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$406.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health & wellness - Figure pays 100% of premium costs for employees and dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance (with the exception of costs associated with the buy-up medical plan.)
Continuing education - Figure will reimburse eligible employees for approved continuing education that either offers growth in an area related to his or her current position or that may lead to promotional opportunities.
Flexible time off - We offer 10 company-wide holidays plus one personal holiday, generous Flexible Time Away (FTA), Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Parental Leave.
Bonus & stock options - Figure’s Bonus Plan recognizes and rewards eligible employees’ efforts and contributions. Eligible employees are also granted an option to purchase a set number of shares of Figure’s common stock.

Risks

Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
New piggyback loan product could increase financial risk amid housing affordability issues.
Volatile crypto market could impact Figure's blockchain initiatives.

Differentiation

Figure uses blockchain to offer fast, secure home equity access in five days.
The company provides a fully online application process, unlike traditional banks.
Figure's competitive interest rates start as low as 3.49% APR.

Upsides

Increased blockchain adoption boosts Figure's secure transaction offerings.
Figure Connect taps into the demand for liquid private capital markets.
Michael Tannenbaum's appointment as CEO suggests potential for growth.

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