HR Generalist

Reposted 9 Days Ago
Atlanta, GA, USA
In-Office
89K-120K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Hardware • Manufacturing
Hermeus is a aircraft manufacturer focused on rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft.
The Role
The HR Generalist at Hermeus will manage employee lifecycle processes, maintain HR data, support employee relations, and ensure compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

About this Role: 

As an HR Generalist you will own and execute core People Operations processes across the employee lifecycle. You will be responsible for ensuring onboarding through offboarding runs smoothly, employee data is accurate and audit-ready, and cross-functional teams stay aligned and accountable. 

This is a hands-on, operations-focused role for someone who can manage multiple workflows, solve problems in real time, and improve processes as they go. 

Responsibilities:

    Employee Lifecycle Operations (Onboarding → Offboarding) 

    • Own end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time 

    • Coordinate cross-functional actions across IT, Security, Facilities, Finance, and Hiring Managers 

    • Ensure new hires are fully set up across systems prior to Day 1  

    • Manage offboarding logistics including system access removal, documentation, and compliance requirements  

    • Identify and resolve process breakdowns to improve speed and consistency  

    Cross-Functional Coordination & Execution 

    • Act as the point of coordination for People Ops workflows  

    • Track onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle tasks through systems (e.g., Jira, trackers)  

    • Ensure accountability across teams without needing escalation  

    • Proactively identify delays or gaps and take action to resolve them  

    Employee Relations Support 

    • Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and issues  

    • Handle common employee relations matters independently and escalate more complex cases as needed  

    • Support documentation and investigations with a focus on consistency and risk mitigation  

    HRIS & Employee Data Management 

    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records across HR systems (e.g., ADP)  

    • Execute employee lifecycle changes (hires, terminations, promotions, compensation updates)  

    • Ensure alignment across HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems  

    • Conduct regular audits and resolve discrepancies  

    Compliance & Auditing 

    • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment requirements  

    • Maintain complete and audit-ready employee documentation  

    • Track compliance-related activities (training, documentation, reporting)  

    • Support internal audits and ensure readiness  

    Analytics & Reporting 

    • Build and run recurring reports (headcount, onboarding metrics, turnover, compliance)  

    • Maintain clean and reliable employee data to support reporting accuracy  

    • Identify trends, inconsistencies, or gaps in data and flag risks  

    • Provide clear, actionable insights to People leadership  

Requirements:

    • 3–5+ years in HR, People Operations, or a similar operational role  

    • Strong ability to manage multiple workflows and prioritize effectively  

    • Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP) and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Excel)  

    • Working knowledge of HR compliance and employment practices  

    • Strong attention to detail and follow-through  

    • Ability to coordinate across teams and drive accountability  

    • Comfort working with data, reporting, and identifying trends 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, defense, or high-growth startup environments. 
  • Familiarity with systems like ADP, Lattice, Lever, Jira, Confluence, etc. 
  • HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) a plus. 

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Frequent walking through office, manufacturing, and test facility environments.
  • Occasional standing, bending, or reaching as part of employee engagement or site walkthroughs.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., employee materials, office supplies, or equipment).
  • Ability to adhere to safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering production or test areas.
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced aerospace environment with exposure to light industrial noise and activity.

Benefits:
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive base pay and equity, generous parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!
  • 100% employer-paid health care
  • 401k & Retirement Plans
  • Weekly Paid Office Lunches
  • End of Year Bonuses
  • Fully stocked breakrooms
  • Stock Options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Unlimited PTO (exempt) and generous accrued PTO (non-exempt), plus 12 federal holidays off
  • Pet Insurance

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS 
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
 

Skills Required

  • 3-5+ years in HR, People Operations, or a similar operational role
  • Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP) and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Excel)
  • Working knowledge of HR compliance and employment practices
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through
  • Ability to coordinate across teams and drive accountability
  • Comfort working with data, reporting, and identifying trends

Hermeus Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hermeus and has not been reviewed or approved by Hermeus.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare is described as employer-paid for employees and dependents, including dental and vision. Feedback suggests this substantially reduces healthcare burden and strengthens overall total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth The package includes unlimited PTO for exempt employees, generous accrued PTO for non‑exempt staff, and observed federal holidays. Feedback suggests this breadth aims to support work‑life balance.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Stock options are guaranteed with all full‑time offers, with potential for additional grants based on performance. Feedback suggests this provides ownership upside alongside base pay and bonuses.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
270 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. Utilizing an integrated, hardware-rich, iterative development approach to aircraft design and build, Hermeus aims to deliver advanced air power at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. Hermeus’ current Quarterhorse Program is actively unlocking unmanned high-speed flight. One program, four aircraft – each purpose-built to unlock a specific technical challenge, advance learnings, and incrementally de-risk critical technology in the pursuit of hypersonic aircraft. Today, Hermeus is building its second Quarterhorse vehicle, Mk 2, after having designed, built, and flight tested its predecessor, Mk 1, in 18 months. Capable of reaching speeds of Mach 3+, Quarterhorse Mk 2 will be the fastest uncrewed military aircraft in service for national defense. The final iteration of Quarterhorse, Mk 4, will be capable of transitioning from turbofan to ramjet mode utilizing a Hermeus-developed turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) propulsion system to achieve sustained speeds of Mach 5+. Hermeus' approach of build-fly-build lays the groundwork for unlocking hypersonic flight at a pace and cost previously deemed impossible. America needs fast planes fast – and Hermeus is delivering them.

Why Work With Us

We prioritize hardware and people. Cutting-edge technology is only made possible by bringing together a world-class team. At Hermeus, you will be challenged – but also empowered. We encourage calculated risks taking and learning from our mistakes. Iteration is the name of the game.

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