Hermeus
Hermeus

HR Generalist

$89,000 – $120,000 per year

TLDR

Own and execute core People Operations processes ensuring smooth onboarding to offboarding, with a focus on enhancing workflow efficiencies in a hands-on environment.

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. About this Role:  As an HR Generalist you will own and execute core People Operations processes across the employee lifecycle. You will be responsible for ensuring onboarding through offboarding runs smoothly, employee data is accurate and audit-ready, and cross-functional teams stay aligned and accountable.  This is a hands-on, operations-focused role for someone who can manage multiple workflows, solve problems in real time, and improve processes as they go.  Responsibilities:

Employee Lifecycle Operations (Onboarding → Offboarding) 

  • Own end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time 

  • Coordinate cross-functional actions across IT, Security, Facilities, Finance, and Hiring Managers 

  • Ensure new hires are fully set up across systems prior to Day 1  

  • Manage offboarding logistics including system access removal, documentation, and compliance requirements  

  • Identify and resolve process breakdowns to improve speed and consistency  

Cross-Functional Coordination & Execution 

  • Act as the point of coordination for People Ops workflows  

  • Track onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle tasks through systems (e.g., Jira, trackers)  

  • Ensure accountability across teams without needing escalation  

  • Proactively identify delays or gaps and take action to resolve them  

Employee Relations Support 

  • Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and issues  

  • Handle common employee relations matters independently and escalate more complex cases as needed  

  • Support documentation and investigations with a focus on consistency and risk mitigation  

HRIS & Employee Data Management 

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records across HR systems (e.g., ADP)  

  • Execute employee lifecycle changes (hires, terminations, promotions, compensation updates)  

  • Ensure alignment across HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems  

  • Conduct regular audits and resolve discrepancies  

Compliance & Auditing 

  • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment requirements  

  • Maintain complete and audit-ready employee documentation  

  • Track compliance-related activities (training, documentation, reporting)  

  • Support internal audits and ensure readiness  

Analytics & Reporting 

  • Build and run recurring reports (headcount, onboarding metrics, turnover, compliance)  

  • Maintain clean and reliable employee data to support reporting accuracy  

  • Identify trends, inconsistencies, or gaps in data and flag risks  

  • Provide clear, actionable insights to People leadership  

Requirements:
  • 3–5+ years in HR, People Operations, or a similar operational role  

  • Strong ability to manage multiple workflows and prioritize effectively  

  • Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP) and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Excel)  

  • Working knowledge of HR compliance and employment practices  

  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through  

  • Ability to coordinate across teams and drive accountability  

  • Comfort working with data, reporting, and identifying trends 

Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • Benefits:

    Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive base pay and equity, generous parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!
    • 100% employer-paid health care
    • 401k & Retirement Plans
    • Weekly Paid Office Lunches
    • End of Year Bonuses
    • Fully stocked breakrooms
    • Stock Options
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Unlimited PTO (exempt) and generous accrued PTO (non-exempt), plus 12 federal holidays off
    • Pet Insurance

    U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS 
    The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 
     
    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
    Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
     

    Benefits

    Health Insurance

    100% employer-paid health care

    Pet insurance

    Paid Parental Leave

    Paid Time Off

    Unlimited PTO (exempt) and generous accrued PTO (non-exempt), plus 12 federal holidays off

    Stock Options

    Hermeus is a manufacturer of high-speed aircraft, specializing in the rapid design, build, and testing of high-Mach and hypersonic vehicles. Our focus is on delivering advanced capabilities for the Department of Defense, ensuring that the U.S. and its allies retain a strategic edge over potential adversaries.

    Founded
    Founded 2018
    Employees
    11-50 employees
    Total raised
    $76M raised
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