Human Resources Manager
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: CEO
FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt
Who We Are:
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is an aerospace power generation and electric propulsion design company that is committed to hiring the very best people to join our team. We are passionately focused on designing and manufacturing the best motor and controller solutions for aerospace, thermal management, power generation, and defense. We specialize in gensets, motors and controllers to enable efficient, power dense, reliable, lightweight hybrid-electric and full-electric propulsion solutions.
Come join us in a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a product destined to impact aerospace and advanced air mobility.
Human Resources Manager
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Human Resource Manager to join our fast-growing tech company. As the Human Resource Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting and driving our organizational growth from a team of 30 employees to 50 employees over the next year. You will be responsible for implementing HR strategies, policies, and initiatives that align with our company’s goals and values while ensuring a positive work environment and fostering employee development.
What You’ll Do
• HR Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that align with the company’s growth objectives and overall business strategy. Work closely with senior management to identify and address HR needs, challenges, and opportunities to support the company’s expansion plans.
• Talent Acquisition and Recruitment: Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and selection of candidates. Collaborate with department heads to determine staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. Build and maintain a talent pipeline to attract and retain high-quality candidates. Conduct orientation sessions for new hires to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Employee Development and Performance Management: Develop and implement performance management programs, including goal setting, performance reviews, and employee development plans. Identify training and development needs and coordinate relevant programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge. Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Compensation and Benefits Administration: Manage the company’s compensation and benefits programs, including salary structure, incentives, and employee benefits. Conduct regular market research to ensure the competitiveness and fairness of the company’s compensation packages. Advise and guide employees on compensation-related matters and resolve any issues or concerns.
• Employee Relations and Engagement: Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by promoting employee engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and recognition programs. Address and resolve employee relations issues in a timely and effective manner, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies. Promote and uphold the company’s values, culture, and code of conduct.
What You Need
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.
• Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar role, preferably in the tech industry.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
• Experience in developing and implementing performance management programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Physical Requirements
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color, distance, and close vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary and Pay Transparency
Salary range for this position is between $89,000 and $130,000. Base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and all applicable company benefits.
The salary range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future.
Benefits
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment.
LaunchPoint is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the base of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
LaunchPoint adheres to all COVID guidelines as required.
LaunchPoint is a Drug Free Workplace where all applicants and employees are subject to drug-testing when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
