HR Generalist

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  

Minimum 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 & Responsibilities

• 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. 

Working Conditions:

• Role is based on-site at the Atlanta facility.
• Primarily office-based, with regular engagement on the production floor to support workforce initiatives and employee relations.
• Occasional travel to other Hermeus locations may be required for meetings, training, or company events.
• May involve extended hours during peak business cycles or critical program milestones.
• Fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment aligned with Hermeus’ rapid design, build, and test culture.

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.