HR Generalist

The role

This HR Generalist will support day-to-day people operations for a semiconductor start-up. You will work with HR leadership, finance, and hiring managers to maintain policies, programs, and employee records.

What you will do

• Draft, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook
• Research federal and state requirements and communicate policy changes
• Keep HR practices compliant with federal and state employment laws
• Track required postings, notices, and filings
• Support salary structures and pay ranges by gathering market data
• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) plans
• Coordinate open enrollment and process qualifying life events
• Coordinate new-hire paperwork, I-9 verification, benefits enrollment, and orientation
• Manage offboarding steps including final pay timing and exit interviews
• Maintain accurate employee records and data in the HRIS

Required qualifications

• BS or BA in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline
• 2-4 years of experience in a human resources generalist, coordinator, or specialist role
• Working knowledge of core U.S. employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEO, and I-9 requirements
• Experience writing or updating HR policies, procedures, or employee handbook content
• Understanding of compensation basics, including pay ranges, job leveling, and exempt/non-exempt classification
• Hands-on experience administering employee benefits such as health plans, 401(k), open enrollment, and leaves of absence
• Experience with an HRIS or payroll system such as Rippling, Gusto, ADP, Paylocity, or similar platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative start-up environment

Nice to have

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR, or progress toward one
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce, particularly in Arizona and Washington
• Experience in a start-up, semiconductor, engineering, or other technical environment
• Familiarity with COBRA, ACA reporting, and benefits carrier and broker coordination
• Experience supporting salary benchmarking using compensation survey data
• Familiarity with immigration and visa processes for technical employees

Benefits

• Stock option grant
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

About the company

Powerlattice is a well-funded semiconductor start-up company backed by leading Silicon Valley venture capital firms. They are developing chiplet power delivery technology for high-performance processors.