HR Generalist: People Ops for Fast-Growth Tech Startup

Powerlattice Technologies Inc; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job summary

Powerlattice Technologies Inc. is seeking a detail‑oriented HR Generalist with 2–4 years of experience to support the day‑to‑day people operations for a fast‑growing start‑up.

You will work closely with HR leadership, finance, and hiring managers across engineering and operations to maintain policies, programs, and employee records compliant with federal and state laws in Washington and Arizona, in a hybrid HQ‑based role.

Qualifications

• This is a Hybrid role requiring 3 days a week onsite at our HQ’s in Vancouver, WA (Greater Portland Area) or Chandler, AZ (Greater Phoenix Area)
• BS or BA in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in a human resources generalist, coordinator, or specialist role.
• Working knowledge of core U.S. employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEO, and I‑9 requirements.
• Experience writing or updating HR policies, procedures, or employee handbook content.
• Understanding of compensation basics, including pay ranges, job leveling, and exempt/non‑exempt classification.
• Hands‑on experience administering employee benefits such as health plans, 401(k), open enrollment, and leaves of absence.
• Experience with an HRIS or payroll system such as Rippling, Gusto, ADP, Paylocity, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative start‑up environment.

Responsibilities

• Policies & Handbook: Draft, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook. Research federal and state requirements, prepare clear policy language for review, and help communicate policy changes to employees and managers.
• Employment Law Compliance: Help keep HR practices compliant with federal, California, Arizona, and Washington employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEO, I-9, state paid sick leave, and Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave. Track required postings, notices, and filings, and flag changes in regulations to HR leadership.
• Compensation Administration: Support salary structures and pay ranges by gathering market data, maintaining job codes and levels, and preparing offer and pay‑change documentation. Help ensure correct FLSA exempt/non‑exempt classification and pay transparency compliance in job postings.
• Benefits Administration: Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) plans. Coordinate open enrollment, process qualifying life events, answer employee benefit questions, and work with brokers and carriers to resolve issues. Support COBRA, ACA reporting, and leave of absence processes.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate new‑hire paperwork, I‑9 verification, benefits enrollment, and orientation. Manage offboarding steps including final pay timing, benefits continuation notices, and exit interviews.
• HR Operations & Records: Maintain accurate employee records and data in the HRIS. Process new hires, job changes, and terminations, and partner with finance to support accurate payroll. Prepare routine HR reports and metrics.
• Employee Support: Serve as a first point of contact for employee and manager questions on policies, pay, benefits, and leave. Help document and elevate employee relations concerns according to established procedures.

Skills

HR policies drafting

Employment law knowledge

Benefits administration

Onboarding & offboarding

HRIS payroll systems

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Data confidentiality

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced startup environment

Education

BS/BA in HR or related

Tools

Rippling

Gusto

ADP

Paylocity

Job description

Powerlattice Technologies Inc. is seeking a detail‑oriented HR Generalist with 2–4 years of experience to support the day‑to‑day people operations for a fast‑growing start‑up.

You will work closely with HR leadership, finance, and hiring managers across engineering and operations to maintain policies, programs, and employee records compliant with federal and state laws in Washington and Arizona, in a hybrid HQ‑based role.