HR Generalist

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 provide on-site People Operations support for the Los Angeles office. This role is responsible for executing core HR programs with a focus on employee relations, investigations, onboarding, and terminations. You will partners closely with People Ops leadership and site leaders to ensure consistent, compliant, and high-quality employee experiences.


This is an execution-focused role that requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism.


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 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.

$95,000 - $110,000 a year

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

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 by22 C.F.R. § 120.62or 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.

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.