Human Resources Manager

Company:         

Ampaire is a tech start-up based in California that is leading the charge in electric aviation. We are on a mission to provide the world with all-electric powered commercial flights that are affordable, quiet, and environmentally sustainable.  We are looking for talented individuals that are passionate about shaping the future of air mobility and inventing something the world has never seen before.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement effective policies and practices
• Manage all routine operations of the Human Resources department
• Lead and administer important functions including, but not limited to, onboarding, payroll, benefits, performance management, engagement surveys and employee relations
• Talent Strategy, Recruitment and Onboarding
  • Partner with leadership team to understand, organize and execute the organization’s talent strategy as it related to current and future talent needs, recruitment, retention and succession planning
  • Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent
  • Partner and provide support to the Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure effective and successful recruitment procedures are implemented
  • Draft, review and revise position descriptions as required
  • Interview applicants and provide recommendations on decision to hire; and
  • Provide direction and oversight of the onboarding process, ensuring compliance and supporting Operations Specialist to achieve effective and efficient procedures.
• Payroll, Tax and Benefits Administration
  • Administer semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, including timecard review, as well as off-cycle payrolls when necessary
  • Support Operations Specialist with expense reimbursement and tax filing activities as needed
  • Manage administration of health insurance and 401k using relevant system, including reviewing enrollment details, addressing inquiries, correcting errors, and ensuring accurate record keeping
  • Manage open enrollment process, including making sound recommendations on necessary changes to benefit offerings; and
  • Assist with billing reconciliation as required
• Performance Management, Recognition and Rewards
  • Manage annual performance review process, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, end of year reviews and promotion nomination processes
  • Partner with and support leadership to review OKRs, prepare for performance meetings and address low performance
  • Partner with CEO to understand, recommend and implement appropriate merit and bonus approach year over year
  • Identify and implement improvements to procedures where necessary
  • Identify and implement recognition and rewards programs
• Training and Development
  • Manage and maintain training rosters and records to ensure employee attendance where required and accurate record-keeping
  • Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees
• Safety, Well-Being, and Culture
  • Oversee OHS policies and procedures, providing direction and support to the Office Administrator to ensure compliance and accurate record-keeping
  • Manage engagement survey process, including summarizing employee feedback and partnering with leadership to identify necessary actions to drive improvements
  • Identify and implement employee engagement initiatives that amplify company culture and instill the company values
  • Assist with company event planning and coordination as necessary, ensuring alignment with budget and timelines
• Miscellaneous Human Resources Responsibilities
  • Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
  • Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
  • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
  • Review and advise on contractor and vendor policies and procedures
  • Maintain employment and confidential files, ensuring organization, compliance, and confidentiality
  • Identify long-term approach to support international employees from HR and compliance standpoint
  • Responsible to oversee and action all immigration-related matters

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Google Drive, Gmail, Microsoft Office Suite and related software
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems

Desired Qualifications:

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP are highly desired
• Prior experience supporting HR functions for a start up 

Travel:

• Limited travel anticipated, some travel may be required to attend or support company-related functions

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items
• Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
• Frequently communicates with other employees and third parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information
• Regular, predictable attendance is required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)
• Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.