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People Operations Analyst

Lightmatter · Boston, MA · On-site

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About Lightmatter

Rethinking the limits of AI, Lightmatter merges photonics and computing to build a future where speed, efficiency, and intelligence converge. Backed by GV.

About the role

This person is responsible for making sure the core People Operations and Total Rewards processes run smoothly, stay compliant, and scale with the business. Key responsibilities include: You will partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Finance, IT, and Payroll, and will help identify process improvements as the company grows. Strong judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented mindset are essential in this role. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in People Operations or Total Rewards support in a high growth, high-tech environment
  • Hands-on experience with Workday, handling sensitive information, and producing accurate analysis in Excel or similar tools
  • AI-native mindset, with demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve HR processes, increase efficiency, and solve problems creatively
  • Experience supporting onboarding, offboarding, leave of absence, and benefits processes, and providing first-line support for employee inquiries
  • Organized, practical, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Demonstrates ownership and accountability, proactively driving tasks to completion and ensuring alignment across stakeholders
More about this role

Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.

Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!

If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.

Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!

We are seeking a Total Rewards & People Operations professional to support the scaling of critical people infrastructure during a period of rapid global growth. The ideal candidate brings strong execution capability, comfort operating autonomously, and the ability to translate data and process into a high-quality employee experience.

This person is responsible for making sure...

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