HR Generalist

Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations & Investigations
• Provide localized, on-site HR support for employee relations matters 
• Support internal investigations, including intake, fact-finding, documentation, and coordination 
• Facilitate mediation and difficult conversations with employees and managers 
• Ensure issues are handled consistently, confidentially, and in alignment with company policy and employment law 

• Terminations & Risk Support
• Support employee separations, including documentation, coordination, and on-site execution 

• Partner with People Ops leadership to ensure compliance and risk mitigation 

• Serve as a steady, professional presence during sensitive situations 

• Onboarding Execution
• Execute on-site onboarding for new hires in the LA office 
• Coordinate with People Ops, IT, Security, Facilities, and Hiring Managers 
• Ensure a consistent and high-quality new-hire experience 

• Operational Support
• Execute assigned People Ops programs and processes 
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation 
• Identify process gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement 

• Planning & Roadmap
• Maintain a 3–6 month execution roadmap for assigned areas of responsibility 
• Balance day-to-day support with planned initiatives 
• Deliver work independently while escalating issues appropriately 

Minimum Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or Employee Relations 
• Experience supporting employee relations matters and sensitive workplace situations 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• High attention to detail and strong documentation practices 
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment 
• Demonstrated judgment, discretion, and professionalism 
• Comfortable working on-site in a dynamic office setting 

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 Los Angeles 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.