HR & People Operations Lead

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a startup or engineering environment
  • Hands-on experience with recruiting and performance management systems
  • Strong knowledge of HR laws and compliance
  • Experience with HR systems like HRIS and ATS
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts
  • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding
  • Develop and maintain people operations policies and performance management systems
  • Administer payroll, benefits, and ensure HR compliance
  • Promote employee engagement and wellness programs
  • Oversee HR metrics and utilize data for decision making
  • Act as a trusted HR partner to leadership and teams
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and audit standards

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance options including Basic and AD&D
  • Paid Time Off for vacation and sick leave
  • Family Leave for maternity and paternity
  • Short and Long Term Disability coverage
  • Access to wellness resources
Full 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

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