HR Generalist

Description

The HR Generalist serves as a key contributor to the overall success of human resources operations, with responsibilities spanning employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits administration, compliance, and HR systems. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who is ready to take on a broader scope of responsibility and provide direct support to both employees and management.

This position is in-person, based at FlightWave facility in Carson City, California.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential functions of a job that are crucial to its purpose and must be performed regularly. They are the fundamental tasks that an employee must be able to carry out, with or without reasonable accommodation, and are central to defining the role's purpose.

General HR Operations

• Assist with the onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience aligned with company culture and compliance standards.
• Respond to and resolve employee inquiries across HR functions, providing guidance and escalating complex matters to HR leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain and optimize personnel files and records within HRIS (Paycom) and file management systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of employee communications related to HR programs, policies, and procedures.
• Support the design and rollout of internal HR projects, including employee engagement, performance management, and employees’ initiatives.
  
  

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Support the Talent Acquisition team, including coordinating job postings, screening candidates, and scheduling interviews.
• Facilitate pre-employment screenings and new hire documentation, ensuring regulatory and internal compliance.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure smooth onboarding experience, including first-day orientation and initial training coordination.
  
  

Benefits Administration

• Act as a liaison between employees and benefit providers to support enrollments, qualifying events, and general inquiries.
  
  

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide day-to-day employee relations support and foster a positive workplace culture through timely and professional communication.
• Maintain awareness of and support compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Assist with internal investigations, policy updates, and required reporting .
  
  

HR Systems & Reporting

• Maintain employee data and reporting within HRIS and payroll systems, including Paycom and timekeeping platforms.
• Support the management of the Learning Management System (LMS) in Paycom, including assisting with training assignments, tracking completion, and ensuring accurate system records, as needed.
• Support HR metrics reporting and data analytics to inform strategic HR planning.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and documentation for audits, compliance, and leadership requests.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications -

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in HR administration, recruiting, or generalist-level support.
• Working knowledge of HR laws and practices, talent acquisition and benefits administration.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., Paycom), Microsoft Office Suite, and cloud-based document management (e.g., Dropbox, DocuSign).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; able to work with discretion and professionalism across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and continuous improvement
  
  

Additional Desired Qualifications - The requirements below are desired knowledge, skills and/or abilities we desire but not required .

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Capacity to lift and carry files or boxes up to 15 lbs.
• Manual dexterity for data entry, filing, and documentation tasks.
• Effective communication across phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours, including some evenings or weekends, as needed for key HR priorities.
  
  

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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Salary $55-88K plus generous equity package and potential bonus.