or apply directly on Salient Motion's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Salient Motion's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of Salient Motion's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Salient Motion
- high 13 stale, 0 reposted of 22 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Salient Motion's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Salient Motion.
About this role
As the first dedicated People Operations hire at Salient Motion, you will build and manage the operational infrastructure for onboarding, compliance, HRIS, payroll, and benefits. You will also support recruiting operations, managing the full employee lifecycle from candidate experience to onboarding and beyond, while ensuring compliance and maintaining company policies.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Salient Motion as an employer.
What you need
- 3-5 years in a People Ops, HR Generalist, or HR Coordinator role
- ITAR-eligible (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident)
- Onsite presence in Hawthorne, CA
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and switch contexts frequently
- Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to work
Nice to have
- Experience with Rippling, Greenhouse, Juicebox, or other HR/Recruiting tools
What you get
- Salary range of $100,000-$130,000 plus equity
- Exceptional healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) - Medical is 100% covered by the company
- 2x salary Life Insurance - 100% covered by the company
- Flexible PTO Policy
- 401K
Worth weighing
- Fast-paced startup environment may require adaptability and quick learning
- Role involves a mix of operational and recruiting responsibilities
- No specific mention of remote work options, but flexibility is noted
- Salary range is provided, but may vary based on experience
Summarised from Salient Motion's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Salient Motion on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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