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Human Resources Manager at Inversion Space | LAYIQ

Benefits Administration

Own health, dental, vision, 401(k), and ancillary benefits programs end-to-end
Manage open enrollment including employee communication and carrier coordination
Ensure compliance with CA continuation requirements, COBRA, and more
Employee Relations
Serve as a trusted, neutral resource for employee concerns and any workplace issues
Conduct investigations
Advise and coach managers on performance
Compliance - California & Federal
Maintain full compliance with CA employment law: E.g. employee data, wage & hour, pay transparency, and mandatory leave
Support federal contractor compliance: OFCCP, EEO-1 reporting, VEVRAA, Section 503, and applicable FAR HR clauses
Maintain and annually update the employee handbook and all HR policies
Performance Management
Design and run the performance review cycle: goal setting, mid-year, and annual reviews
Train and coach managers on feedback frameworks, calibration, and documentation best practices
Build the infrastructure for career ladders and growth conversations as the company scales
Engagement & Culture
Run employee engagement surveys and translate results into actionable programs
Partner with leadership on recognition and culture-building initiatives
Be a visible, trusted presence across all teams. The person employees come to Team Leadership (Year 1–2)
Define the scope and timing of the HR Generalist role in partnership with the Senior Director of Talent & People
Establish clear ownership, workflows, and growth paths within the HR function
Build a team culture of trust, responsiveness, and continuous improvement
HR Operations & Systems
Own day-to-day HRIS administration (Gusto)
Maintain accurate headcount data, HR metrics, and reporting for leadership
Partner with Finance on headcount planning and compensation benchmarking
Required Qualifications: 7+ years of HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years based in California
Deep, working knowledge of CA employment law
Experience with federal contractor compliance (OFCCP, EEO-1, VEVRAA, Section 503)
Demonstrated experience owning benefits administration through open enrollment
Hands-on employee relations experience including investigations and terminations
Experience operating as a solo HR professional or within a very lean team
Proficiency with HRIS platforms
Exceptional written and verbal communication; high discretion and sound judgment
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
Desired Qualifications: Background in aerospace, defense, or technical startup environments
Experience hiring and onboarding HR team members
Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in-office presence.
The California annual base salary for this role is currently $134,000-$195,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
ITAR Compliance: 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
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