People Operations Generalist (Fixed Term Contract - 8 Months)

Recursion•Salt Lake City, UT

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a People Operations Generalist at Recursion, you will play a critical role in creating a seamless, people-centered employee experience that supports our mission to radically accelerate drug discovery and delivery. Based in Salt Lake City, you will be a key operational partner to employees and the People Team, ensuring our core people processes, systems, and programs run smoothly, accurately, and at scale. This role is for you if you thrive at the intersection of people, systems, process, and emerging technology—and are motivated by building the operational backbone that enables high-performing teams. The work will be varied, fast-paced, and highly collaborative. Your contributions will directly impact how employees experience Recursion from day one and beyond, helping us scale thoughtfully while staying true to our culture. Please Note: This is a fixed-term contract for 8 months. You will be eligible for Recursion benefits with the exception of equity and bonus. The People Team is the foundation of our company’s workforce, creating the conditions to enable and sustain high-performing teams and helping employees do the best work of their careers. We are talent scouts and partners, creating experiences and outcomes that support our employees and drive business success. We focus on scalable solutions that add value across geographies, while providing individual advisory partnership and support where it matters most. With a people + data approach, we ensure Recursion has the people, culture, and operating dynamics to accelerate drug discovery and get medicines to patients faster.

Requirements

3–6+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or a similar role in a fast-growing or complex organization
Hands-on experience administering an HRIS, with HiBob (Bob) strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar) to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve accuracy across People Operations processes
Experience supporting onboarding and new hire orientation programs
Strong attention to detail and comfort managing confidential employee data
Working knowledge of U.S. HR practices and compliance requirements
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
A service-oriented mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Comfort partnering cross-functionally and supporting employees at all levels

Nice To Haves

Experience in biotech, tech, or research-driven environments is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as one of our primary administrators of Bob (HiBob) HRIS, ensuring data accuracy, system integrity, and continuous improvement of people processes and configurations
Manage and execute core employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and employee data updates
Lead and continuously improve new hire orientation, partnering closely with the People Team and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver a welcoming, informative, and engaging experience
Act as a first point of contact for employee questions related to people programs, policies, systems, and general People Operations support
Partner with Payroll, Benefits, IT, and Finance to ensure smooth coordination across people-related processes and deadlines
Support compliance and documentation needs, including audits, reporting, and maintenance of employee records
Leverage people data, HRIS reporting, and AI-enabled tools to support decision-making and identify opportunities to improve employee experience and operational efficiency
Understand how to leverage and implement AI to reduce manual work across People Operations, including: Automating and streamlining onboarding and employee lifecycle workflows Improving HiBob configuration, data quality, and self-service experiences Supporting payroll and benefits administration through process automation and validation Assisting with audit preparation, documentation, and reporting accuracy
Contribute to People Team projects and initiatives across areas such as engagement, performance processes, benefits administration, and process documentation