Senior People Operations Generalist

The role

You will support People Operations functions including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management, and compliance. You will partner with Payroll, Legal, Recruiting, and Leadership to drive company-wide HR initiatives.

What you will do

• Administer and maintain HRIS, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process for new hires and departing employees.
• Administer background checks, drug screens and I-9 forms for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain compliant and organized employee records.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Support ad hoc HR projects, including engagement surveys, employee initiatives, and internal communications.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding People policies, benefits, payroll, and systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Recruiting, Payroll, and Legal.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
• 5–7 years of experience in HR
• Familiarity with U.S. employment laws and regulations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Comfortable working independently and building structure and process in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally

Nice to have

• experience in a fast-paced startup environment
• international employment law/regulation experience or experience with global workforce management

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Equity options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees).

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.