People & Culture Specialist

• Own and support the full employee lifecycle— onboarding, benefits enrollment, parking access, payroll coordination, leave administration, and offboarding — with care and consistency
• Serve as our go-to expert in Rippling (HRIS), ensuring people data, payroll, and recruiting workflows are accurate, organized, and running smoothly
• Partner closely with our Finance team on payroll processing, reporting, and people-related budgeting — stewarding both trust and accuracy at the intersection of people and money
• Administer health, welfare, and retirement plans in partnership with brokers and vendors, ensuring compliance while helping employees understand and navigate their options
• Monitor the health of our culture through dashboards, reporting, and feedback — paying attention not just to numbers, but to patterns
• Support workers’ compensation, unemployment, and FMLA processes with care, accuracy, and discretion
• Contribute to the ongoing development and rollout of People & Culture policies, systems, and processes
• Be a trusted first point of contact for employee questions, requests, and support
• Support IT Manager in providing office tech to staff
• Develop and maintain systems that ensure the office is clean, well-organized, and fully stocked — creating a shared sense of ownership where spaces are cared for, equipment is properly maintained, and everyone contributes to an orderly, welcoming environment
• Help plan and execute culture moments that matter — gatherings, celebrations, offsites, and everyday touches that help people feel connected, whether they’re local or remote
• Coordinate internal events, offsites, meetings, and celebrations with attention to detail and budget
• Source vendors and partners (including catering) with an eye toward supporting local and diverse businesses
• Model Curiosity’s values and success traits in how you show up, communicate, and collaborate each day
• Provide ad hoc administrative support for the Executive Leadership Team, including travel coordination
• Register and book staff for conferences and travel as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• At least two years of related experience
• Background in team-based, goal-oriented settings
• A people-first mindset paired with strong organizational and process skills
• Approachability, discretion, and the ability to build trust quickly
• Working knowledge of HR principles, benefits administration, and compliance
• Comfort navigating both structure and ambiguity
• Clear, thoughtful communication — written, verbal, and relational

Experience with Rippling (HRIS) and Google Workspace is a plus