People Operations Generalist — Space-Industry HR Hero

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and vacation

Meals and snacks on site

Job summary

Vast is seeking a People Operations Generalist to support employees across the lifecycle in our Long Beach location. This hands-on role covers onboarding, offboarding, HRIS data maintenance, and daily People Operations tasks, working with managers and teams to ensure accurate, timely processing.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling confidential information, with strong communication skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• 1+ years of experience in People Operations, Human Resources, or related role.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with HRIS systems; Rippling preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for routine People Operations inquiries and requests.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes and communications.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and HRIS data.
• Provide support for Workers’ Compensation, international workforce needs, and other People Ops programs.
• Help ensure compliance and escalate when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Discretion with confidential data

HRIS experience

Rippling experience

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Rippling

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vast is seeking a People Operations Generalist to support employees across the lifecycle in our Long Beach location. This hands-on role covers onboarding, offboarding, HRIS data maintenance, and daily People Operations tasks, working with managers and teams to ensure accurate, timely processing.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling confidential information, with strong communication skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced