People Operations Lead
Scotts Valley, California, United States On-site
$125,000–$170,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
We are seeking a People Operations Lead to serve as Heron Power’s first dedicated HR hire. Reporting to the VP of Finance & Operations, you will help build the people operations foundation for a company scaling from R&D into manufacturing. You will own HR operations, payroll administration, benefits, compliance, employee relations, and manager support, while implementing the systems and policies needed to support a growing non-exempt and hourly workforce. This is a hands-on, high impact role that will influence Heron Power’s culture for years to come. We are seeking a People Operations Lead to serve as Heron Power’s first dedicated HR hire. You will own HR operations, payroll administration, benefits, compliance, employee relations, and manager support, while implementing the systems and policies needed to support a growing non-exempt and hourly workforce. This is a hands-on, high impact role that will influence Heron Power’s culture for years to come.
What you'll bring
- We have a short list of must-have requirements.
- We prioritize a strong grip on first principles, hands-on skills, and a sense of initiative.
- Domain-specific knowledge and experience will help determine the career level for each hire.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of progressive HR / people operations experience, including senior-level responsibility at a high-growth company
- Hands-on experience running payroll, including non-exempt/hourly staff
- Experience owning HRIS and payroll systems, including implementations and integrations with third-party tools
- Exceptional discretion, judgment, and communication skills — employees at every level trust you with sensitive matters
- Strong knowledge of federal and California employment law