People Operations Associate

Oklo

Remote

Full Time

Posted September 16, 2026

$85k - $105k

Nuclear Energy

Remote

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Job Description

Oklo is seeking a People Operations Associate to help support and scale the foundation of our People function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
2+ years of HR, People Operations, HR Coordinator, HR Associate, or related experience
Demonstrated hands-on experience using Workday as a primary HRIS.
Experience creating reports, auditing employee data, and supporting HR transactions within Workday.
Strong understanding of HR data management, reporting, and system governance.
Ability to navigate Workday independently with minimal training.
Located in Eastern timezone
SHRM-CP or PHR certification (can be in progress)
Experience supporting multi-state employee populations
Experience in a technology, engineering, manufacturing, or high-growth startup environment
Greenhouse or similar ATS experience
Experience supporting benefits administration and employee relations processes
Experience creating dashboards and workforce analytics reports
We are looking for a People Operations Associate that is:
Passionate about clean energy
Passionate about making advanced fission a reality
Willing and able to learn quickly
Knowledgeable about Workday HRIS
Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow with us
Willing to think differently and do things in new ways
Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving, while not leaning only on what has been done before
Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems
An excellent writer who can write in modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
Able to communicate technical content and results verbally
A startup person : You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.
Motivated : You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.
A team-player : Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.
An excellent communicator : We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.
Creative : Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.
Detail-oriented : This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.
Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.

Benefits & Perks

Support benefits administration and employee enrollment processes
Assist with annual open enrollment and employee education efforts
Help coordinate employee programs, engagement initiatives, and People team projects
Support performance management and talent development processes as needed