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
