About Face Reality:
Face Reality Skincare was created with one goal: to give people clear skin for good. With over 50 million people experiencing the physical and emotional toll of acne each year in the US, we made it our mission to develop an effective way to achieve clear skin through our clinically verified Clear Skin MethodTM, an adaptive method combining in-clinic treatments from certifiedskincare professionals, personalized at home product routines and lifestyle guidance. We are dedicated to giving not just real results but celebrating people and their skin at every part of their journey.
Our Core Values
Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, Adaptability, Accessibility
Our supportive business model ensures that everyone has a clear path to success and growth. We foster an inclusive space in which people are valued for who they are and are encouraged to collaborate to see goals fully realized. Fostering an open, honest culture gives us the opportunity to achieve greater trust internally and externally. Remaining flexible and adaptive allows us to remain responsive to the ever-changing world. Doing right, even if it is difficult, is of the utmost importance.
We are a fast‑growing professional skincare company in the early stages of scaling our business and team. As we grow, we are building thoughtful, compliant, and people‑centered HR operations that support our employees and enable sustainable growth. This role is critical to establishing strong HR fundamentals while remaining flexible and scrappy in a fast paced environment.
The HR Operations Specialist owns the day‑to‑day execution of core HR processes across the employee lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a build‑as‑you‑go environment, enjoys creating structure, and can balance compliance, efficiency, and employee experience. You will serve as the operational backbone of HR, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and scalability as the company grows.. *Please note that this is a hybrid position working out of our corporate office in San Ramon, CA every Tuesday - Thursday and working remotely Mondays and Fridays. .
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
HR Operations and Administration:
- Own and execute end‑to‑end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, off-boarding, job changes, and employee data updates
- HRIS (Rippling) strategy (final approval with VP, HR), data integrity, oversight and systems governance
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in Rippling and across our benefits systems
- Manage relationships with HR vendors (benefit brokers, HRIS providers, background check provider, etc.)
- Serve as the first point of contact for routine employee HR questions, escalating complex, high-risk issues to Senior HR Manager and/or VP, HR as appropriate
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws (including wage & hour, I‑9s, personnel files, and required postings). Strong focus on California but expanding to multi-state locations
- Owns audits, workers’ compensation reporting, and documentation requests
- Responsible for drafting and maintaining HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates
Payroll, Compenstation and Benefits Support:
- Partner with Payroll Manager (Payroll is owned by Payroll Manager) and benefits providers to ensure accurate processing and timely issue resolution
- Responsible for benefits compliance
- Manage benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations; support open enrollment activities
- Responsible for compensation administration and audits
Process Improvement and Scaling:
- Build, document, and improve HR workflows that are practical for a small but growing organization
- Identify opportunities to automate or streamline manual processes without adding unnecessary complexity
- Support HR projects related to growth, system implementation, or organizational changes
Team and Culture Support:
- Administers employee recognition programs
- Serves as HR representative on company safety team
- Administration and execution of the company’s Health and Wellness program
- Support performance management cycles, employee feedback processes, and engagement initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
- 4–6 years of experience in HR operations, HR administration, or People Operations
- Strong working knowledge of HR compliance basics and employee lifecycle management
- Experience supporting payroll, benefits, and HRIS systems (Rippling
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
- Extensive knowledge of California employment laws with familiarity of employment laws in other states
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, reliable, and proactive
- Practical, solutions‑oriented mindset (progress over perfection)
Preferred:
- Experience in a startup, early‑stage, or fast‑scaling company
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM‑CP) a plus but not required
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk and bend for extended periods
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
- Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form
- Comfortable lifting, pushing, and pulling equipment and materials
- Comfortable using a computer, keyboard, and mouse
At Face Reality you will have an opportunity to:
- Partake in and contribute to a high-growth brand journey
- Be part of a high performing growing team
- Contribute to executing initiatives across professional channels
Salary: $38-$41 per hour plus bonus and full benefits package *Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
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