HR Operations Specialist

Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids. 

We strive for excellence in all we do, solving some of the hardest problems in robotics with the world’s most talented individuals. Every part of our robots is designed and produced in-house—from motor coils to AI—reflecting our vertically integrated approach. At 1X, you’ll own real projects, be recognized for your achievements, and rewarded based on merit.

About the role

Focus: Onboarding, Benefits and Immigration

We are looking for a detail-oriented and people-focused HR Operations Specialist to join our growing HR team. In this role, you will be a key driver of scalable and compliant HR operations, supporting employees in a fast-moving robotics and technology environment.

You will own and continuously improve core HR processes, with a strong focus on onboarding, benefits administration, and immigration, ensuring an excellent employee experience from day one.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires in the US.

• Administer and continuously improve employee benefits programs (healthcare, retirement, insurance, wellness, etc.)

• Coordinate immigration and visa processes in close collaboration with external immigration partners and legal counsel.

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee data in HRIS and related systems.

• Act as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR operational topics.

• Ensure compliance with US employment laws, internal policies, and company standards.

• Partner closely with Payroll, Finance, and People Partners on operational workflows.

• Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and scale HR processes as the company grows.

Qualifications
• 3–6 years of experience in HR Operations, People Operations, or HR Administration.
• Hands-on experience with onboarding and benefits administration.
• Experience working with US immigration/visa processes.
• Strong understanding of HR systems and operational workflows.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.

Nice to have
• Experience in a tech, robotics, or high-growth startup environment.
• Familiarity with US payroll processes and benefits vendors.
• Knowledge of US employment compliance.