People Operations Contractor

About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

As a People Operations Contractor on the People team, you will be the foundational support ensuring our HR processes run smoothly. You are someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to launch a career in Human Resources while working onsite five days a week. On a day-to-day basis, you will manage the essential transactional workflow of the department using ADP Workforce Now and Google Suite, serving as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and maintaining the integrity of our employee data. You will support the team by generating critical compensation documents, managing inbox communications, and ensuring new hires have a seamless onboarding experience.

This is a temporary assignment expected to last through July 2026.

Responsibilities and Duties  

• Process employee data changes and maintain up-to-date records within ADP Workforce Now and Google Suite to ensure absolute data accuracy and integrity.


• Monitor and triage the People Operations inboxes to provide timely answers to employee questions or escalate complex issues to the appropriate team members.


• Support compensation operations by generating compensation letters, preparing documents for review, and assisting with data validation.


• Coordinate onboarding operations to ensure all logistical requirements are met for new hires prior to their start date.


• Facilitate new hire orientation


• Provide general administrative support to the People Operations team, assisting with filing, reporting, and ad-hoc projects as needed.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements 

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets).


• Comfortable working within a Mac-based environment and utilizing a MacBook for daily tasks.


• Minimum of 0-1 years of experience in an administrative or HR role; recent graduates with relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.


• Ability to work onsite at our offices 5 days per week.


• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive personal information with strict confidentiality.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on providing great customer service to internal teams.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time


• Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location

The starting base pay for this role is between $25/hr and $35/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for overtime. #LI-FM1 #LI-Onsite

Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.