People Operations Generalist

About Giga Giga is building gigawatts of AI data centers to hasten a future of intelligence and abundance. We build data centers fast and at scale by combining the capabilities of an equipment supplier, engineering firm, general contractor, and real estate developer under one roof. Our team moves quickly and thinks practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you. Why join Giga The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here. The Impact : Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship. The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more. The Moment : AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening. What You'll Do As a People Operations Generalist , you'll partner closely with the People Operations Manager to drive the day-to-day execution of our People Operations function while helping build scalable systems, processes, and programs that support our growing team. You'll serve as the primary point of contact for employee support, helping deliver an exceptional employee experience across the employee lifecycle—from onboarding and benefits administration to HR operations and People programs. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys solving problems, creating structure, and making things run better every day. You'll have a front-row seat to the People Operations function at Giga, helping shape the systems, processes, and employee experience that will support our next phase of growth. Success in this role means creating an exceptional employee experience through operational excellence, while enabling the People Ops Manager to focus on building scalable programs, partnering with leaders, and driving the long-term strategy of the People Operations function. Where you'll work This is a Houston-based role. We are an in-office culture—velocity matters when you're building physical infrastructure, and the best decisions happen in the room. You'll work onsite full-time, outside of our bi-weekly WFH Fridays. You'll also travel periodically to our transformer manufacturing facility during onboarding weeks to co-facilitate Giga's two-day new hire onboarding program and give employees a firsthand understanding of how Giga builds the infrastructure powering AI. Responsibilities Employee Lifecycle Coordinate and execute onboarding and offboarding to ensure an exceptional employee experience. Partner with the Talent team to seamlessly transition candidates into new hires and launch the onboarding process following offer acceptance. Co-facilitate Giga's two-day new hire onboarding program in Houston, including periodic travel to our transformer manufacturing facility during onboarding weeks. Process employee lifecycle changes, including promotions, transfers, manager changes, compensation updates, and offboarding. Maintain employee records, HRIS data, and personnel files with accuracy and confidentiality. Employee Support & HR Operations Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions submitted through a ticketing system. Manage the day-to-day People Operations ticket queue, ensuring timely responses, accurate documentation, and appropriate escalation when needed. Coordinate employee requests related to benefits, payroll, policies, leave administration, employment verification, HR documentation, and other People Operations services. Deliver exceptional employee support while maintaining confidentiality and a high level of customer service. HR Operations Support benefits administration, life event c…