What are the responsibilities and job description for the People Operations & Office Manager position at Giga Energy?
What you'll do
We're looking for a People Operations & Office Manager to support Giga's most valuable asset—our people—and help ensure our offices run smoothly and efficiently. In this hybrid role, you'll own and scale HR operations while also serving as the go-to person for in-office logistics, culture, and employee experience. You'll build core people processes, coordinate office activities, and ensure a positive, productive workplace environment for our growing team. This individual will be involved in various aspects of the business, including Human Resources, Benefits and Compensation, Recruiting, Events, and Corporate Culture.
This is a high-visibility, high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives on solving people-related challenges, keeping operations organized, and creating spaces where great work happens.
Where you'll work
This role will be based in our Houston offices. You must be willing to work in the office full-time, outside of our bi-weekly WFH Fridays.
Responsibilities
People Operations:
Own and improve employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and compliance
Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related questions, guiding employees through policies, benefits, and workplace practices
Manage HRIS tools and ensure data accuracy across systems (e.g., PTO tracking, compensation, employee files)
Support performance management, documentation practices, and employee relations in coordination with leadership
Partner with Finance and Legal to support payroll, compliance documentation, and policy updates
Monitor people-related metrics (e.g., engagement, retention, hiring funnel health) and share insights with leadership
Office Management:
Ensure smooth day-to-day office operations, including ordering supplies, coordinating vendors, and maintaining a welcoming workspace
Organize company events, team meals, and culture-building activities—both spontaneous and planned
Handle logistics for office equipment, shipping, travel bookings, visitor check-ins, and facilities maintenance
Serve as a key culture ambassador—helping onboard new hires, manage in-office perks, and make Giga's workplace feel energizing and efficient
Requirements
2+ years of experience in People Operations, Human Resources, Office Management, or similar roles, ideally in a fast-paced or growing organization
Strong knowledge of core HR functions including onboarding, benefits, compliance, and HRIS administration
Experience managing office operations or facilities in a hybrid or in-person work environment
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills—you can juggle HR requests and office needs without dropping the ball
Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset with the ability to work across teams and seniority levels
Familiarity with U.S. labor laws, payroll coordination, and compliance practices
Willing to learn new processes pertaining to H1B visa aplications, travel visas, and whatever other ad-hoc administrative needs come about.
Bonus points
Experience supporting HR and office operations in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial setting.
Familiarity with tools like Rippling, Greenhouse, Checkr, Ramp, Slack, and Google Workspace.
HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.).
Prior experience scaling office culture and people processes during high-growth phases
Benefits
Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
401(k) with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits
Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate
Salary : $54,000 - $77,000