Senior Human Resources Generalist
Skydio is the leading US drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports enthusiasts to first responders.
About the role:
Skydio is in a period of rapid growth and the People Operations team is foundational to our continued success as we scale. We are looking for a collaborative expert in HR Operations for domestic US and various countries to take ownership of multiple functions of HR while cross-training with team members.
You are a self-motivated, detail-oriented, bilingual (English/Spanish) human resources aficionado eager to join our small but mighty People team. You will execute a full spectrum of HR deliverables that align with the businesses’ strategic goals and will work cross functionally with teams across the organization.
How you'll make an impact:
- Manage HR related programs including but not limited to: Global Immigration, Employee Relations, Non-Exempt Employee Programs & Compliance, and Contingent Workforce processes.
- Give onsite support to our manufacturing team multiple days/week
- Ensure compliance with applicable labor and employment laws & regulations and other compliance initiatives as needed (examples include OSHA, Health & Safety programs, and HR audits, among others).
- Provide HR guidance to Skydio employees on HR related policy and procedures from orientation to beyond
- Advise and recommend resolution for work related conflicts.
- Contribute to the development of thoughtful HR policies and practices that fairly balance the interests of all team members and are consistent with the culture of the company.
- Actively participate in various People Ops Team tasks, processes & initiatives and other special projects, as assigned (HRIS transition, employee engagement projects, etc.).
- Contribute to ongoing analysis of organizational performance and support initiatives for continuous improvement.
- Cross-train across all roles on People Ops team to ensure breadth & depth of capabilities and continuous team support.
- Apply knowledge of EMEA and/or APAC employment laws to support global expansion with HR & benefits infrastructure advisement.
What makes you a good fit:
- At least 5+ years of Employee Experience; 7 preferred, HR Business Partner, or equivalent experience within a high growth environment
- 3+ years of relevant experience supporting non-exempt employee populations highly desired
- Global HR Experience
- Working knowledge of local, state, federal, and international employment laws and regulations
- Familiarity with HR tools and systems - we currently use Zenefits, Gusto, Lattice and Notion - not afraid to leverage technology to simplify and automate processes
- 2+ years experience with US Immigration processing & compliance; Non-US Immigration processing experience a plus
- Bilingual language capabilities (English / Spanish)
- Efficient, thoughtful, and personable communication skills (both written and verbal); including high EQ and ability to interface at all levels of the organization
- Proactive and detail-oriented with advanced administrative and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and unstructured environments, recognizing when it is appropriate to introduce more structure and process without derailing the current output
- Deep experience coaching and influencing leaders and employees
- PHR or SHRM-CP certifications are a plus
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At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multi-disciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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