5.10 Human Resources Generalist

• Onboarding:
• Help design and own a structured onboarding program to create a memorable, effective, and positive onboarding experience to ensure a new hire's success.
• Manage new hire data entry, I-9 verifications, and onboarding .
• Maintain and update HRIS systems throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate orientation, paperwork, and systems access for new hires.

• Compliance:
• Ensure legal postings and notices are current and distributed to all employees.
• Support development, documentation, and implementation of human resources policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and enforcement of state and federal labor laws.
• Support immigration and visa processes.

• Benefits:
• Maintain accurate and compliant records of employee benefits and training.
• Support the administration of benefits programs including 401(k), health insurance, workers’ compensation, and COBRA.
• Support compensation and rewards programs, including bonuses and equity processing.

• Employee Records & Retention:
• Audit employee files and manage electronic recordkeeping.
• Create and maintain folders for employees, interns, and contractors.
• Collaborate with leadership to support retention strategies.
• Handle offboarding tasks including exit interviews and system deactivation.

• Payroll:
• Assist with accurate domestic and global payroll processing for exempt and nonexempt employees.
• Help define payroll workflows for hourly/nonexempt roles.

• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment that is rapidly growing.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of HR experience with a focus on employee relations, compliance, and engagement.
• Experience conducting impartial and effective workplace investigations.
• Deep understanding of federal and California labor laws.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and HRIS platforms, including PEOs (e.g., TriNet, ADP).
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and hands-on execution abilities.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with a diverse, global team.

• Event planning experience (for team-building, culture events, onboarding, etc.)
• Experience supporting equity plans or working closely with finance/legal on stock options.
• Familiarity and experience with DARPA and ITAR.
• Passion for robotics.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.