What are the responsibilities and job description for the People & Culture Generalist position at Aligned Data Centers?
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry’s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions?
At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.
We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful!
What You’ll Do In This Role
We’re looking for a People & Culture Generalist who is passionate about creating exceptional employee experience and helping people thrive at every stage of their journey. This role is all about connection, ownership, and impact — supporting our teams through thoughtful programs, meaningful conversations, and a genuine commitment to our culture.
Onboarding & Offboarding
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry’s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions?
At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.
We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful!
What You’ll Do In This Role
We’re looking for a People & Culture Generalist who is passionate about creating exceptional employee experience and helping people thrive at every stage of their journey. This role is all about connection, ownership, and impact — supporting our teams through thoughtful programs, meaningful conversations, and a genuine commitment to our culture.
Onboarding & Offboarding
- Partner with internal teams to ensure a seamless and supportive onboarding journey for new employees.
- Manage the internal knowledge base and ensure employee resources are up to date and accessible.
- Support smooth offboarding experiences with care, clarity, and compliance.
- Support recognition programs that celebrate individual and team success.
- Assist with planning employee engagement events and wellness programs that foster connection and belonging.
- Provide support for internal communications to keep employees informed, inspired, and aligned.
- Support internal learning and development initiatives.
- Maintain the HRIS system (Workday) and manage employee records.
- Ensure compliance with all labor laws and company policies, taking ownership of accuracy and timeliness.
- Support with HR audits, reporting, and legal documentation.
- Serve as a first point of contact for HR-related inquiries, providing clear and compassionate guidance.
- Support performance management processes, including annual reviews, coaching and feedback, goal setting, progressive discipline, and, when necessary, terminations.
- Partner with leaders to help resolve employee concerns, escalating as needed with sound problem-solving and judgment.
- 2 years of HR experience in a generalist or similar role, with a solid understanding of HR best practices.
- PHR or SHRM Certification preferred.
- Willingness to travel intermittently to support our US based teams.
- Self-motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-orientated, open-minded and enthusiastic.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills — you build trust and connect with people by listening well, speaking clearly, and fostering open dialogue.
- A genuine sense of ownership and accountability — you follow through, take initiative, and care deeply about outcomes.
- Creative and resourceful problem-solving skills — you stay curious and persistent in finding better ways to work.
- A growth mindset — you’re always learning, evolving, and encouraging others to do the same.
- A collaborative spirit that values teamwork, inclusion, and shared success.
- The ability to drive results with focus and urgency, ensuring that your work connects to broader business goals and employee wellbeing.