HR Operations Specialist

Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids. 

We strive for excellence in all we do, solving some of the hardest problems in robotics with the world’s most talented individuals. Every part of our robots is designed and produced in-house—from motor coils to AI—reflecting our vertically integrated approach. At 1X, you’ll own real projects, be recognized for your achievements, and rewarded based on merit.

About the role

Focus: Onboarding, Benefits and Immigration

We are looking for a detail-oriented and people-focused HR Operations Specialist to join our growing HR team. In this role, you will be a key driver of scalable and compliant HR operations, supporting employees in a fast-moving robotics and technology environment.

You will own and continuously improve core HR processes, with a strong focus on onboarding, benefits administration, and immigration, ensuring an excellent employee experience from day one.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires in the US.

• Own and administer and continuously improve employee benefits programs (healthcare, retirement, insurance, wellness, etc.)

• Own immigration and visa processing in close collaboration with external immigration partners and legal counsel.

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee data in HRIS and related systems.

• Act as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR operational topics.

• Own compliance with US employment laws, internal policies, and company standards.

• Partner closely with Payroll, Finance, and People Partners on operational workflows.

• Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and scale HR processes as the company grows.