People Operations Generalist
About The Position
At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter. We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here. Zone 5 Technologies is seeking a People Operations (HR) Generalist to be responsible for executing key People functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and training. With several years of experience, you will serve as the HR operational partner to Zone 5's employees, and work to operationalize our HR policies. You will also play a critical role in fostering employee engagement, ensuring legal compliance, and driving People initiatives that align with our values and growth. This role requires a blend of tactical execution and process optimization, providing opportunities for career growth into HR strategy. The People Operations Generalist reports to the Head of People and is on-site, full-time, and exempt.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field, or equivalent experience
- 4–7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist, HRBP, or HR-dept-of-1 role.
- HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP).
- Strong knowledge of CA employment laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Experience with HRIS, ATS, and Compensation Benchmarking tools.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with any of the following is strongly preferred: start-ups, aerospace, DCMA, or DoD contractors.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on HR policies and workplace concerns.
- Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
- Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention.
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws and company policies.
- Maintain accurate employee records and assist with HR audits.
- Update and enforce HR policies and procedures as needed.
- Process benefits enrollment, changes, and employee inquiries.
- Partner with finance to optimize offerings and resolve issues.
- Support compensation benchmarking.
- Facilitate trainings and professional development programs.
- Monitor and track compliance-related training.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
- 401k with company-match
- 4 weeks of paid time off each year
- 12 annual company holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
