About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.

We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.

All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

People Coordinator

About the Role

As a People Coordinator at xAI, you will be given the opportunity to partner with some of the most talented professionals in the world: executing people strategies to retain talent, coaching employees and managers on HR policies and guidelines and working to ensure the xAI mission is a constant reality for all employees. We serve as trusted professionals providing guidance and feedback to our client groups, driving efficiencies and best practices in a highly dynamic and fast-paced organization. 

The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast paced startup-like environment wearing multiple hats. Availability, flexibility, and adaptability are the keys to success for this role. A demonstrated interest in Human Resources is preferred, but previous Human Resources experience is not required. 

This is an in-person role based in Memphis, TN that requires up to 20% travel. 

Responsibilities

• Manage the employee onboarding experience for Datacenter employees ensuring xAI’s preparedness and each new-hire’s ease and efficiency to start work.
• Administer xAI’s I-9 and E-Verify processes.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting process by reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, booking travel, and ensuring a smooth candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Process HR information system (Rippling) transactions.
• Manage xAI’s swag program including procurement, transactions, and delivery.
• Analyze and report on HR data weekly by updating and maintaining an HR dashboard.
• Support employees through benefits enrollment, by answering questions and pointing employees to correct resources.
• Monitor and respond to correspondence in the Datacenter HR slack and email channels.
• Provide field HR support to Datacenter employees.
• Audit time and attendance punches and approvals, adherence to policies.
• Assist with travel and relocation administration and coordination.
• Shadow and occasionally conduct employee investigations, separations, and exit interviews.
• Works with team members to coordinate HR related events, such as open enrollment meetings, training programs, or team activities.
• Assist with HR and recruiting initiatives and projects and implementations as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related field 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience working in a startup-like environment 
• Acute attention to detail and strong multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and with little direction
• Ability to quickly and reasonably prioritize tasks
• Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate with internal/external customers, vendors, management etc. in both formal and informal situations 
• An analytical mindset that thrives on formulating strategy and presenting data
• Highly organized with a strong sense of urgency

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at xAI. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. You may be eligible to participate in the “flexible time off” policy & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. 

xAI is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, medical conditions, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. 

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

xAI reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: 

• Access to information technology systems and confidential information, including proprietary and trade secret information, and/or user data;
• Interacting with internal and/or external clients and colleagues; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

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