HR Generalist

At Blue Robotics we’re on a mission to enable the future of marine robotics. Our organization is small but dynamic. We have employees in multiple states, team members outside of the US, and a growing office in Canada. The team we’ve assembled over the last 11 years is our single greatest asset. For HR, supporting all these talented humans is a wild ride. 

The main objective for our HR department is pretty simple: take good care of our team. This objective manifests in actions large and small. Sometimes taking care of the team is as simple as providing a thoughtful answer in a timely manner. Remembering to ask about their family, wishing them ‘happy birthday’, etc. At other times, taking care of our team means upgrading systems, re-writing policies, or making other major changes to our processes. Working on the Blue Robotics HR team means you have the ability to make an immediate positive impact on someone’s day, and also upgrade the employee experience for years to come. 

In order to succeed in the HR Generalist role and enjoy it, you will need to have hands-on experience with a broad range of HR functions. From that hands-on experience you now understand how payroll, benefits, recruiting, onboarding & offboarding, and other HR processes fit together. Aside from having relevant HR experience, you are a person who asks good questions and tries to learn stuff outside your immediate role. You know how important it is to understand your employees day-to-day routine, the challenges they’re up against, and their recent wins. This is something that you basically can’t stop yourself from doing because 1) you are a very curious person, and 2) you like to be helpful wherever you can. Finally, this role requires a lot of compassion and emotional intelligence. If you have already logged many, many hours dealing with clients, customers, employees, etc., and still believe most people are good and worthy of care, we’d love to hear from you. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Bi-weekly payroll for our US and Canadian teams. 
• Onboarding new employees in US and Canada
• Handling workers compensation claims and documentation
• Assisting with benefits administration in the US and Canada
• Supporting recruiting efforts in every department
• Coordinating bi-annual Performance Reviews cycles
• Fielding employee questions and suggestions
• Following up on complaints, and conducting investigations when necessary
• Updating dashboards, and tracking HR data points
• Keeping employee data up to date
• Work on-site 2-3 days per week 
• Other human resources tasks and responsibilities as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (required) - HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred 
• 5+ years in HR with increasing responsibility (preferably in California)
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism
• Fluent in Google Suite applications & Microsoft 365 
• Experience conducting investigations and handling complaints
• Adept at navigating HRIS or HCM systems (knowledge of Rippling is a plus)
• Experience rolling out new policies and managing change
• Experience administering employee benefits and running open enrollment
• Must be able to work on-site 2-3 days per week
• Must be authorized to work in the US

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a manufacturing setting 
• Experience at multinational company (Canada, Brazil, Philippines, Spain, etc)
• Deep understanding of employment laws in California 
• Knowledge of employment laws in other states such as New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Indiana, Oregon and/or Hawaii
• HR accreditation such as SHRM-CP, aPHR, or PHR, or Certified Payroll Specialist

How to Apply: 

Complete our short application and upload your cover letter + resume.

What to Expect:

Initial interview with our in-house recruiter, phone interview with HR Director, short case study, panel interview at our main office. 

Starting Salary Range: 

$70,000 - $90,000 annually; depending on experience

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, Basic Life + AD&D, Voluntary Life, 401k w/ 4% employer match (after six months), paid parental leave (after 12 months), Educational Reimbursement program, Paid Time Off  + 10 company holidays