HR & People Operations Lead

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Wellness Resources

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in New York is seeking an HR & People Operations Lead to spearhead recruitment and talent initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, particularly in fast-paced environments, and will be responsible for establishing HR policies and fostering an inclusive company culture. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Hand-on experience with recruiting and performance management.
• Strong understanding of HR laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, interviewing, onboarding.
• Develop people operations policies and performance management systems.
• Administer benefits and payroll coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

HR laws and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Job Description

iRocket is on a rapid growth trajectory. To support that growth sustainably, we’re looking for a passionate HR & People Operations Lead to build and scale HR systems, drive talent initiatives, and foster a high-performance, inclusive culture.

The Role

• Lead full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Develop people operations policies, handbooks, performance management systems
• Administer compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, and HR compliance
• Promote employee engagement, training, development, and wellness programs
• Oversee HR metrics, reporting, and data-driven decision making
• Serve as trusted HR business partner to leadership and teams
• Ensure legal compliance and audit readiness (labor laws, OSHA, EEO)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience (startup or engineering environment preferred)
• Hands-on experience with recruiting, performance management, compensation
• Strong understanding of HR laws, compliance, and best practices
• Experience implementing HR systems (HRIS, ATS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and confidence in resolving conflicts
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving, evolving environment

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources