People Operations Generalist

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) ajudam novos modos de explorar e operar em corpos planetários distantes. Estamos focados no design, construção e operação de um parque de robôs sobre rolos multiuso para ampliar a presença da humanidade no sistema solar.

Department: People Operations

Location: Hawthorne, California

Compensation: $79,000 - $125,000 / year

• Serve as a primary contact for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, benefits, and people-related matters.
• Maintain and manage the HRIS: ensuring accurate employee data, system integrity, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and administer employee training platform.
• Own and execute end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire orientation, I‑9 compliance, required notices, final pay coordination, and exit interviews.
• Coordinate payroll processing; audit payroll and resolve discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, life events, escalations, and coordination with PEO partners.
• Support and help administer employee leaves of absence, including CFRA, FMLA, PDL, ADA accommodations,(pk workers' compensation), ensuring compliance with California and Federal regulations.
• Partner with the People Operations Manager to support employee relations matters, including investigations, documentation, corrective actions, unemployment insurance claims, and performance improvement plans.
• Support performance management processes, including semiannual reviews, employee guidance and follow‑up documentation.
• Maintain compliant personnel files and employment records, ensuring audit readiness and confidentiality.
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment laws (emphasis in California) and support implementation of compliant practices and policies.
• Assist with training and development initiatives and employee engagement programs.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of people operation processes, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other people operations duties as assigned to support evolving business and organizational needs.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology, or a business-related field with 2+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, OR 6+ years of hands‑on HR experience in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of federal and California employment and labor laws, including wage and hour, leaves of absence, and employee relations.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits administration, and HR operations in a California‑based workforce.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.

• Experience working in a regulated or high‑compliance environment (e.g., aerospace, manufacturing, technology, or government‑adjacent industries).
• Experience partnering with a PEO or external HR vendors.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and strong Excel or data analysis skills.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

• Work with a team of best‑in‑class engineers building the foundationchenke of planetary surface exploration.
• Ownership in the company.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Flexible time off and parental leave.
• On‑site snacks, beverages, and 2× weekly lunches.
• Flexible work environment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Defense and Space Manufacturing