HR Generalist w/ Rippling Experience (Contract, Part-Time)

This is a contract job. November - January 2026 About Peak Projects Peak Projects is a leading owner’s representative firm specializing in custom residential properties and select hospitality, commercial, and high-end projects. Since 2014, we’ve built a reputation for transforming complex visions into exceptional outcomes through a hands-on, thoughtful approach. Our team brings together architects, builders, financial strategists, and private asset advisors, all united by a shared commitment to excellence without compromise. We act as trusted advisors, managing the full lifecycle of a project, from pre-construction planning to final delivery. Whether in urban settings or remote global destinations, our clients trust us to lead with clarity, innovation, and creativity. Joining Peak means more than contributing to extraordinary projects; it means being part of a culture where team members can deepen their industry knowledge, craft, and collaborate with exceptional team members. We support autonomy, encourage flexibility, and prioritize work that is both meaningful and sustainable. We’re guided by values that matter: kindness, rigor, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. We prioritize selecting clients, partners, and team members who align with these philosophies and contribute to them, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment. What You Will Do We’re seeking a highly skilled Rippling expert to partner with our Director of HR in supporting our annual review cycle, compensation planning, and goal-setting processes. This role is ideal for someone who has deep hands-on experience with Rippling’s performance management and compensation modules, detail-oriented, and can help streamline and operationalize key people processes during our busiest HR season. Key Responsibilities • Support Annual Review Cycle: • * Configure and manage performance review workflows in Rippling. • Ensure review forms, timelines, and notifications are functioning correctly. • Troubleshoot and resolve user issues quickly during the live cycle. • Compensation Planning: • * Assist with setup and validation of compensation data within Rippling. • Partner on the creation and testing of merit and bonus cycles. • Generate reports and provide insights to support compensation review discussions. • Goal Setting: • * Support the setup of 2026 company and individual OKR goal frameworks within Rippling. • Ensure goal templates, visibility, and alignment functions are optimized. • Training & Rollout Support: • * Help create simple how-to guides and training materials for managers and employees. • Provide direct support to employees and managers during rollout periods. • Share best practices and optimize system use based on feedback. What You Need To Succeed • 5 years and proven experience administering Rippling HRIS, specifically Performance Management, Goals, and Compensation modules. • Bachelor's degree • Strong understanding of annual review and compensation planning processes. • Excellent data accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. • Comfortable managing multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to communicate clearly and provide user-friendly guidance and documentation. • HR program management experience preferred • Self-starter with the ability to learn quickly, work both independently and as a team member, and to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a highly detailed, organized and efficient manner. • High emotional intelligence, ability to read a room and manage numerous personalities. • Operate in an empathic, collaborative, and rigorous manner. • Ability to respond to Peak team members, external team members and clients quickly. What We Offer Joining Peak Projects means becoming part of a team dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and making a positive impact through our work. Benefits We are a fun, passionate group of professionals who take pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life: • Competitive pay • Full health coverage - Medical, Dental & Vision (kicks in within first 30-days) • 401K with a 3% contribution by Peak not dependent on your personal contribution • Home office set up - You will be issued a computer and accessories by the Company and will receive $500 in reimbursement for other home office setup needs • Monthly Reimbursement - You will receive $100 per month as a stipend to offset cell phone/internet cost • Wellness Stipend - $1,000 per year to spend on health and fitness • Company Bonus Program - You will be eligible to participate in the Company Performance Bonus Program. Your target payout under the Program will be 10%, with final payout dependent upon Company and individual performance • Generous PTO and Sick Days - You are entitled to 12 days of PTO in addition to 7 sick days • Holiday Time - You will also receive 9 paid holidays per year, plus a 4 day office closure at the end of the year between Christmas and New Years Eve • Hybrid work environment allowing you flexibility to work from remote locations and better manage work/life balance • Mentorship and career development opportunities • Paid Family leave • Referral Bonus Opportunity Closing We encourage you to take this opportunity to advance your career at Peak Projects, and be a part of a team that is transforming the design and construction industry. Apply today to join our accomplished team and make a difference in the projects we undertake. Peak Projects is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Peak Projects is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, reach out to [email protected]. The Pay Range For This Role Is 28 - 35 USD per hour(California)