People Operations Specialist (Temporary)

Key Goals & Accountabilities

• Deliver exceptional employee support! Serve as a front-line resource for benefits and People Operations inquiries, resolving issues end-to-end with speed, clarity, and care.
• Elevate operational excellence! Ensure data integrity, compliance, and seamless execution across the employee lifecycle while proactively identifying and correcting discrepancies.
• Strengthen cross-functional systems! Partner with IT, Payroll, Finance, Facilities, and Talent Acquisition to optimize integrations and improve data flows.
• Drive high-impact improvements! Identify and implement system enhancements, workflow automations, and key initiatives (e.g., open enrollment), from concept through continuous optimization—including integrating innovative AI solutions to accelerate outcomes and conserve resources!
• Rethink how we work! Evaluate, redesign, and automate workflows using AI, LLMs, and integration tools to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• You are a proactive self-starter who asks thoughtful questions and seeks effective solutions.
• You are an active user of large language models (LLMs) with a strong interest in advancing AI-driven workflows; you have hands-on experience applying automation tools to real People processes.
• You have experience serving as a front-line resource for employees and resolving issues end-to-end.
• You bring an analytical mindset, with experience in data-driven or operational roles and an interest in People/HR functions.
• You have demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects independently with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in People Operations or HR in a highly execution-focused environment.
• Experience optimizing HRIS platforms and building system integrations and automations.
• Familiarity with California employment law and operating in a regulated, publicly traded environment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and opportunities to innovate.

Location:

This role is based at Alector’s headquarters in South San Francisco, CA and requires onsite presence of at least three days per week.