People Operations Specialist (Part Time/Temporary)

Alector, Inc. operates as a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company researches and develops novel therapeutics for the treatment of neurodegeneration and other brain disorders. Alector offers its services…

Location: South San Francisco, CA
Company size: 175–175
Posted: 3mo ago
Via: Lever

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People Operations Specialist (Part Time/Temporary) - Alector

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Job Title: People Operations Specialist (Part Time/Temporary)
Job Location: South San Francisco, CA
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/alector/14f86555-04ab-4e2d-84f3-db56e3caa2a6
Job Description: About Alector

Alector is a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on developing therapies that counteract the devastating progression of neurodegeneration. We are committed to advancing science that empowers the immune system to restore brain health. We believe that bold thinking, deep collaboration, and continuous innovation—especially through emerging technologies like AI—are essential to achieving our mission.

Role Summary

As a People Operations Systems Specialist (Temporary), you will strengthen and scale our People Operations infrastructure with a focus on workflow design, automation, and employee experience. You will be a key driver in transforming how work gets done—using AI, large language models (LLMs), and automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

You will serve as a trusted front-line resource for employees while partnering cross-functionally with IT, Payroll, Finance, Facilities, and Talent Acquisition. We are looking for someone who is energized by solving operational challenges and reimagining processes through technology.

Key Goals & Accountabilities

Deliver exceptional employee support! Serve as a front-line resource for benefits and People Operations inquiries, resolving issues end-to-end with speed, clarity, and care.

Reimagine how we work! Evaluate, redesign, and automate workflows using AI, LLMs, and integration tools to significantly reduce manual effort and increase accuracy.

Elevate operational excellence! Ensure data integrity, compliance, and seamless execution across the employee lifecycle while proactively identifying and correcting discrepancies.

Strengthen cross-functional systems! Partner with IT, Payroll, Finance, Facilities, and Talent Acquisition to optimize integrations and improve data flows.

Drive high-impact improvements! Identify and implement system enhancements, workflow automations, and key initiatives (e.g., open enrollment), from concept through continuous optimization—including integrating innovative AI solutions to accelerate outcomes and conserve resources!

Required Qualifications

You are a proactive self-starter who asks thoughtful questions and seeks effective solutions.

You are an active user of large language models (LLMs) with a strong interest in advancing AI-driven workflows; you have hands-on experience applying automation tools to real business processes.

You have experience serving as a front-line resource for employees and resolving issues end-to-end.

You bring an analytical mindset, with experience in data-driven or operational roles and an interest in People/HR functions.

You have demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects independently with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

4+ years of experience in People Operations or HR in a highly execution-focused environment.

Experience optimizing HRIS platforms and building system integrations.

Familiarity with California employment law and operating in a regulated, publicly traded environment.

Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and opportunities to innovate.

Location:
This role is based at Alector’s headquarters in South San Francisco, CA and requires onsite presence three days per week (24 hours/week total).