HR Operations Execution
- Build scalable process and ensure a high level of execution across employee relations, performance management, onboarding/offboarding, payroll administration, and HR compliance.
- Establish clear processes and documentation standards across all areas of HR Operations.
- Support People Operations Generalists in day-to-day operations, providing guidance and removing blockers.
LA Site Leadership & Employee Experience
- Act as the People Ops point of contact for our Los Angeles office, serving as an embedded partner to local managers and employees.
- Build trust with employees and leaders through visibility, listening, and proactive problem-solving.
- Partner with Facilities, IT, and Security teams to ensure a safe and supportive workplace experience in LA.
Business Partnership & Support
- Provide coaching and policy guidance to LA-based leaders on performance, employee relations, engagement, and organizational development.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows, and manager enablement.
- Support company-wide initiatives (e.g., performance reviews, compensation planning, engagement surveys) by localizing communications and implementation for LA.
What you'll Bring
- 5-7 years of progressive HR/People Operations experience, with at least 2 years in a people management role.
- Strong understanding of California employment law and best practices in employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
- Experience leading payroll and HRIS administration workflows (ADP experience a plus).
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build partnerships at all levels of the organization.
- A bias for action and a hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with daily operational execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting employees across both technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Familiarity with tools such as ADP, Lattice, Lever, and Jira.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification is a plus.
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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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