HR & Compliance Manager

Company Description: Micas Networks is a leading open networking company focused on accelerating data delivery. Catering to the needs of enterprise and cloud data centers as well as hyperscalers, the company’s full portfolio of open networking products including whitebox – bare metal switches, supports various operating systems, including SONiC. Micas also offers comprehensive data center networking switch development services and custom options, leveraging R&D, engineering, and supply chain management expertise along with high-quality and capacity manufacturing capabilities. Micas is set to transform the next-generation AI networking. Our mission is to accelerate our customers' adoption of disaggregated, AI enabling networks. We are committed to innovation, putting our customers first, and operational excellence. We leverage world class ecosystem partnerships and open-source software to deliver solutions that are both leading-edge and cost-effective. Job Description Position Overview: Lead the company’s day-to-day HR function, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and employee relationsOwn HR and corporate compliance programs, ensuring alignment with employment laws, corporate governance obligations, and internal policiesServe as the trusted HR and compliance advisor to leadership, managers, and employeesBuild scalable HR and compliance processes in a fast-paced startupIndividual contributor role owning HR and compliance company-wideWork closely with executive leadership, people managers, Finance, legal counsel, and external advisors Key Responsibilities: Talent Acquisition & HR OperationsPartner with hiring managers on headcount plans and run full-cycle recruiting, from job descriptions through offers and background checksLead onboarding, new-hire orientation, and offboardingAdminister benefits and open enrollment, and maintain accurate HRIS data and employee records Performance Management & Employee RelationsRun the performance review cycle, from goal setting through calibration, including compensation and promotion reviewsCoach managers on feedback, career development, and PIPsHandle employee relations issues and workplace investigations, and support engagement and learning programs Employment Law & HR ComplianceMonitor federal, state, and local employment laws, with a focus on California (wage and hour, leave, pay transparency)Own HR policies and the employee handbook, and ensure they are applied consistentlyMaintain audit-ready personnel records, prepare required HR filings (e.g., EEO-1), and keep payroll and leave practices compliant Corporate Governance & Entity ComplianceMaintain corporate records, including board and stockholder consents and minutes, and support board meetings with legal counselFile annual reports, Statements of Information, licenses, and registrations, and coordinate U.S. and international entity complianceOwn the records retention policy and coordinate legal holds with counsel Compliance Program, Audits & TrainingOwn the compliance calendar and lead risk assessments and internal audits (e.g., wage and hour, Form I-9) through corrective actionOversee mandatory compliance training, including harassment prevention and code of conduct, and track completionCoordinate customer and partner compliance requests (certifications, questionnaires, audits), external audits, and due diligence Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Legal Studies, or a related field; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CCEP preferred5+ years of HR experience across recruiting, performance reviews, employee relations, and HR and corporate complianceStrong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws; California experience strongly preferredExperience leading internal audits and delivering compliance trainingFamiliarity with HRIS, ATS, and compliance tools; intermediate ExcelTech hardware, semiconductor, or networking experience highly preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical guidanceHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple deadlinesHigh ethical standards, discretion, and sound judgment with sensitive, confidential, and privileged information