Hadrian
Manufacturing
PeopleOperationsGeneralist
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“People Operations Generalist at Hadrian. Skills: HR operations, employee lifecycle management, HRIS administration, employee support. Manage and execute daily HR operations. coordinating onboarding and offboarding logistics”
Industry & Context.
proactive, problem-solving mindset; identify ways to scale our workflows; automating a manual process; updating an internal policy for clarity
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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in an HR operations, HR generalist, or People Operations role, Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and other people tools, Superb organization and attention to detail, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, A “roll up your sleeves”, solutions-oriented attitude, Familiarity with HR compliance basics, Adaptability and calm under pressure
Nice to Have
Experience supporting a diverse workforce that includes both exempt and non-exempt employees, especially in manufacturing, hardware, or other industrial environments, Demonstrated experience improving or implementing an HR process or program, HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar), A passion for building culture
What You'll Do.
Manage and execute daily HR operations
coordinating onboarding and offboarding logistics
processing employee status changes
administering leave of absence processes
Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on routine HR questions or issues
Maintain our People systems and data with a high degree of accuracy
Ensure compliance and consistency in HR administration
help prepare documentation for audits
manage personnel files and HR records
enforce standard operating procedures
Support People team initiatives focused on employee engagement
Continuously look for opportunities to streamline and improve People Operations processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with the broader People Ops team; Coordinate cross-functionally to deliver a seamless employee experience; partner with IT to make sure new hires have the equipment and access they need; partner with Finance to communicate payroll changes or verify data for reporting
Communication Scope
communicate HR information clearly; explaining a policy to an employee; training a manager on a new process
Full Job Description
Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts. We’re accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts. Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond. The Role We are looking for a People Operations Generalist who can be a dependable go-to person for day-to-day HR operations in a hyper-growth environment. In this role, you will support a positive, high-speed employee experience by ensuring that our people processes run smoothly across the entire employee lifecycle. You’ll work closely with the broader People Ops team to administer onboarding/offboarding, maintain data and systems, and support employees and managers with HR-related needs – all while helping build a strong, scalable foundation for our growing team. What You’ll Do - Manage and execute daily HR operations, including coordinating onboarding and offboarding logistics, processing employee status changes, and administering leave of absence processes . You’ll use our HRIS (Rippling) and other tools to ensure employee data is accurate and all processes are completed in a timely manner. - Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on routine HR questions or issues, providing prompt, thoughtful support and guiding them throu
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