Hermeus · 1 day ago
HR Generalist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $1,100K/yr
2+ years expHermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. The HR Generalist will provide on-site People Operations support in the Los Angeles office, executing core HR programs with a focus on employee relations, investigations, onboarding, and terminations.
AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Investigations
Provide localized, on-site HR support for employee relations matters
Support internal investigations, including intake, fact-finding, documentation, and coordination
Facilitate mediation and difficult conversations with employees and managers
Ensure issues are handled consistently, confidentially, and in alignment with company policy and employment law
Terminations & Risk Support
Support employee separations, including documentation, coordination, and on-site execution
Partner with People Ops leadership to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
Serve as a steady, professional presence during sensitive situations
Onboarding Execution
Execute on-site onboarding for new hires in the LA office
Coordinate with People Ops, IT, Security, Facilities, and Hiring Managers
Ensure a consistent and high-quality new-hire experience
Operational Support
Execute assigned People Ops programs and processes
Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Identify process gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Planning & Roadmap
Maintain a 3–6 month execution roadmap for assigned areas of responsibility
Balance day-to-day support with planned initiatives
Deliver work independently while escalating issues appropriately
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or Employee Relations
Experience supporting employee relations matters and sensitive workplace situations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and strong documentation practices
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated judgment, discretion, and professionalism
Comfortable working on-site in a dynamic office setting
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, defense, or high-growth startup environments
Familiarity with systems like ADP, Lattice, Lever, Jira, Confluence, etc
HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) a plus
Benefits
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Hermeus
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$215.96MKey Investors
Sam AltmanUnited States Air ForceNASA
2025-07-30Series B
2024-07-02Series B· $39.96M
2022-03-10Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
AJ Piplica
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Case
Founder and Chief Technologist
Recent News
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