People Operations Specialist (Temporary)
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Alector
South San Francisco, CA, US
Summary
The specialist will serve as a front-line resource for People Operations inquiries, resolving issues end-to-end, while also redesigning and automating workflows using AI and LLMs to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy. Key goals include elevating operational excellence through data integrity and strengthening cross-functional systems by optimizing integrations with departments like IT and Payroll.
Job Description
About Alector
Alector is a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on developing therapies that counteract the devastating progression of neurodegeneration. We are committed to advancing science that empowers the immune system to restore brain health. We believe that bold thinking, deep collaboration, and continuous innovation—especially through emerging technologies like AI—are essential to achieving our mission.
Role Summary
As a People Operations Systems Specialist (Temporary), you will be at the core of our People systems. You will serve as a trusted front-line resource for employees while partnering cross-functionally with IT, Payroll, Finance, Facilities, and Talent Acquisition.
You will strengthen our People Operations infrastructure through a focus on workflow design, automation and employee experience. You will apply AI to transform People-team workflows with a focus on improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
We are looking for someone who is energized by solving operational challenges and reimagining processes through technology.
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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.
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Our Values & Commitment
At Alector, we believe that our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment where you can do your best work and grow your career. We value curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement—and we embrace new technologies that help us move faster and smarter.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification—your unique perspective matters here.
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We are a late-stage clinical biotechnology company with a mission to make degenerative brain disorders history. Our robust portfolio of therapies is focused on counteracting the devastating progression of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly in areas of high unmet need where therapeutic options are limited. We are at the forefront of a scientific and clinical revolution, committed to understanding the complex mechanisms that drive neurodegenerative diseases, including the roles of toxic misfolded proteins, deficient proteins, and lysosomal, immune system, and neuronal dysfunction.
We aim to develop product candidates that remove toxic proteins, replace critical deficient proteins, and restore immune and nerve cells to normal function. To pursue this aim, we are advancing a portfolio of programs that address genetically validated targets. These programs leverage our deep understanding of the genetic underpinnings of these diseases, combined with our expertise in drug development, proprietary protein engineering, antibody discovery, and our innovative Alector Brain Carrier (ABC) technology for blood-brain barrier (BBB) transport. We are advancing ABC, our proprietary, versatile BBB technology platform and selectively applying it within our portfolio.
Alector is based in South San Francisco, CA. We were founded in 2013 by thought leaders in biotechnology, neuroscience, and antibody drug discovery.
Founded
2013
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
