People Operations Generalist

About us

MicroVision is at the forefront of driving the global adoption of innovative perception solutions, with the goal of making mobility and autonomy safer. Our engineering excellence, based in Washington State, Washington D.C., Hamburg, Germany and Orlando, Florida, enables us to develop and supply integrated lidar hardware and perception software solutions. Our proprietary technologies enhance safety and automation across various industrial applications, including robotics, automated warehouses, and agriculture, and are instrumental in the development of autonomous systems. MicroVision’s core technology, initially developed for the automotive industry, continues to accelerate advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Building on our history of providing technology to the military segment, our target offerings include semi- and fully autonomous airborne and terrestrial sensor systems. With our solid-state lidar technologies, encompassing FMCW and MEMS-based long-range lidar and flash-based short-range lidar, integrated with our onboard perception software, MicroVision possesses the expertise to deliver safe mobility at the speed of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with employees and managers to deliver a high-level of customer service; respond to all employee questions and needs in a timely manner
• Maintain HRIS system with attention to detail and accuracy
• Liaison with payroll and IT for employee data changes
• Manage, update and maintain People Ops workflow, documentation and processes
• Perform benefits administration, including change reporting, reconciling invoices for payment and communicating benefits information to employees
• Manage the immigration process and documentation in partnership with legal counsel
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment laws
• Participate and assist with coordination of Safety Team, Safety Meetings, and other safety related items
• Absorb and conduct new hire orientations, onboarding, offboarding and other employee engagement activities as needed
• Operate with a high level of confidentiality
• Partner with recruiting to conduct position matching and leveling within our compensation program; assist in maintaining compensation program
• Partner with Germany People Operations team to ensure consistency across locations

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Self-motivated and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of employees in a professional manner
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Experience conducting Human Resources activities for a technology focused company
• Experience managing employee benefit programs
• Start-up experience preferred
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS preferred

Pay

Competitive compensation and equity program

Schedule

MicroVision offers a flexible work schedule that could include a hybrid schedule of onsite and remote work, subject to team and business needs. Individual work schedules will be at the discretion of management and dependent on role and business needs.

Benefits

• Choice between an HSA Medical plan with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and generous contributions or a Buy-Up PPO Medical plan
• Buy-Up PPO Dental plan 100% employer-paid for employees
• Vision coverage 100% employer-paid for employees
• 401(k) plan with company match to help you save for your future (50% of your contributions up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Generous time off package including a flexible vacation program as well as incidental personal/sick days and standard holidays
• Supplemental pay for Parental Leave
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability