HR Operations Specialist II

. ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. SUMMARYThe HR Operations Specialist plays a critical role in delivering a seamless employee experience across the employee lifecycle while supporting the administration of HR programs, systems, and processes. This position serves as a key partner to Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, Learning & Development, and Talent functions by coordinating onboarding, maintaining employee data integrity, supporting compliance initiatives, and providing operational support across the HR organization.The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This position will be based 100% out of our corporate office in Cedar Park, TXRESPONSIBILITIESEmployee Lifecycle Administration Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs. Manage pre-employment processes including background checks, I-9 compliance, and new hire documentation. Process employee lifecycle transactions including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and terminations. Coordinate offboarding activities and ensure completion of required documentation and system updates. Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy across HR systems. Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR inquiries and direct employees to appropriate resources.HR Operations & Compliance Monitor and maintain HR inboxes and employee service requests. Support HR compliance activities including audits, reporting, document retention, and recordkeeping. Prepare employment verification requests and unemployment claim documentation. Assist with policy administration and communication efforts. Support annual compliance initiatives and special projects.Supports equity administration by coordinating employee exercise documentation, collecting and tracking required paperwork and payments, maintaining accurate records, and partnering with the Equity Administrator to ensure timely and accurate processing of equity transactions.Benefits & Leave Support Assist employees with benefit enrollment questions and navigation of benefit resources. Support open enrollment administration and employee communications. Assist with leave administration tracking and documentation. Coordinate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely processing of employee requests.HRIS & Reporting Support Perform routine audits of employee data and HR transactions. Support HRIS testing activities and system implementations. Generate standard HR reports and metrics. Maintain HR process documentation and standard operating procedures. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.Special Projects Participate in cross-functional projects related to HR operations, systems, compliance, and process improvement. Support organizational initiatives and department priorities as assigned. Support HR leadership as required in various administrative functions such as exit interviews, employee relations, and other projects.QUALIFICATIONSRequired Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of HR administration, HR operations, or HR coordinator experience. Experience supporting employee lifecycle processes. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HR systems. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Desired Experience with Workday or other enterprise HRIS platforms. Experience supporting payroll, benefits, and/or leave administration. Experience in a public company, manufacturing, aerospace, or high-growth environment. PHR or SHRM-CP certification. Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by 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.Department: Human Resources Location: