People Manager (USA)

People Manager

We are a team of passionate individuals from 15 countries developing the world's first biosecurity platform built to combat critical pest threats to human health, food security and the environment.

With a deep commitment to trust, integrity and collaboration, Flyttr has become the trusted partner of governments, industries, philanthropies and communities seeking to make bold advancements on the biggest pest threats of our time. We work with urgency because lives and livelihoods depend on it. Successful candidates will find Flyttr to be an exhilarating place to do their best work and will find that every person at Flyttr plays a critical role in a dynamic, exciting, team-oriented culture.

Purpose of the Job

We are looking for a hands-on, proactive, People Manager to support our small US facility in Texas. As Flyttr's first US based People Manager, you will manage all core People operations for our growing US presence. You will build foundational processes - including payroll and People administration - while partnering with leaders to shape an exceptional employee experience. You will work closely with our Global People Director and international People Team to ensure alignment across regions and to contribute to global initiatives. You will be instrumental in scaling our US team, implementing People practices that are consistent with Flyttr's mission, values, and global standards. Without you, we would not be able to effectively operate, grow, or support our US workforce. As the primary onsite HR lead, you will manage day‑to‑day people operations, ensure compliance with U.S. employment laws, support talent acquisition, and act as a key liaison to our international headquarters. This is a broad generalist role suited to someone who enjoys autonomy, problem‑solving, and building strong, trust‑based relationships.

Responsibilities

• People Operations and Payroll
• Set up and manage US payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee experience.
• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees at the facility. Managing day to day people operations and maintaining accurate employee records and HRIS data integrity.
• Oversee benefits administration, including enrolment, queries, and annual renewals.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR regulations.
• Partner with the global People team to ensure local practices align with global policies, values, and standards.

• Employee Relations and Support
• Provide guidance and coaching to employees and managers on performance, behaviour, development, and conflict resolution.
• Handle employee relations matters, escalating sensitive issues to HQ as required.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture.

• Recruitment and Team Growth
• Manage recruitment for US roles, partnering with hiring managers to source, interview, and select top talent.
• Build strong talent pipelines for a variety of key positions.
• Deliver a smooth onboarding experience, coordinating with HQ on systems, processes, and training requirements.

• Performance, Training and Development
• Facilitate performance review cycles and ensure consistency across teams.
• Work with HQ to roll out global HR and talent initiatives across the U.S. site.
• Support the identification of learning needs and coordinate learning opportunities, working with managers to support growth conversations.

• Health, Safety, Policies & Compliance and Risk Management
• Support onsite safety protocols, training, documentation, and incident reporting.
• Create, update, and maintain any specific US HR policies, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and Flyttr global policies.
• Monitor changes in US employment law and proactively adjust practices and policies, keeping the global team informed.

• Culture and Engagement
• Champion Flyttr's culture, supporting initiatives that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement.
• Build trust and strong relationships with US and global employees, fostering open communication and high morale.
• Partner with global colleagues to implement engagement surveys, action planning, and employee experience projects.

• People Strategy and Projects
• Lead or contribute to People projects such as policy updates, systems implementation, culture initiatives, people analytics, and process improvements.
• Support organisational change initiatives and help nurture an agile, adaptable culture.
• Provide local insights to help shape global HR strategies and programs and ensure effective and relevant for local context.
• Support cross‑border coordination with HQ and other country People teams to ensure harmonized practices.

Skills, Experience, and Education Requirements

Required

• 5+ years of HR generalist experience, with experience supporting US employees.
• Strong working knowledge of US employment law (including wage and hour rules, exemptions, at will employment, benefits requirements, and state-specific compliance obligations).
• Experience setting up and managing US payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience of a small site or standalone HR environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while aligning with global stakeholders across time zones.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field, or professional HR certification (PHR, SHRMCP, or similar).

Desirable

• Experience scaling People processes in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Experience in scientific research, agri-tech, or biotech environments.
• Prior experience in a global organisation.
• Analytical approach with the ability to interpret and use People data for insights and recommendations.
• Passion for building inclusive, equitable workplaces.

Behavioural Requirements

• Commitment to, and passion for, the Flyttr mission and values.
• Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones, adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements.
• Positive, humble, co-operative and professional always.
• Works with urgency and solves things promptly.
• Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable building processes from scratch.
• Values collaboration and works effectively with global colleagues.

Flyttr is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.