Senior People Operations Generalist

About the role

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. You will be responsible for supporting a broad range of People Operations functions, including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management, and compliance, while partnering with Payroll, Legal, Recruiting, and Leadership to navigate complex issues and drive company-wide HR initiatives. This is a senior hands-on role for someone who combines deep HR expertise with the judgment to operate independently in a fast-changing, high-growth environment. Perfect for someone passionate about both people and process.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain HRIS, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process for new hires and departing employees including administration of background checks, drug screens and I-9 forms for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and, where applicable, international employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain compliant and organized employee records (physical and digital), ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they stay up to date and compliant with applicable laws.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to enhance our HR processes.
• HR Projects and Communications support ad hoc HR projects, including engagement surveys, employee initiatives, and internal communications.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding People policies, benefits, payroll, and systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Recruiting, Payroll, and Legal to ensure alignment across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
• 5–7 years of experience in HR, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment, with a track record of leading HR initiatives
• Familiarity with U.S. employment laws and regulations; international employment law/regulation experience or experience with global workforce management
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Comfortable working independently and building structure and process in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping