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People Operations Lead

SkyryseEl Segundo, California, United StatesOnsite

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

PEOPLE OPERATIONS LEAD - EL SEGUNDO, CA

Skyryse is looking to hire a People Operations Lead to join our People Team. You must thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, be a gritty self-starter, and adept at problem-solving complex people issues. You will consult and influence the design and delivery of HR solutions across a broad spectrum of HR disciplines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Responsible for managing all activities within HRIS (UKG) system:  payroll, compensation, benefits, Time & Attendance, Learning Management Systems (LMS), surveys, performance management, and analytics
  • Serve as the HRIS (UKG) subject matter expert (SME), managing system implementation, file feeds, configuration, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless functionality
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve competitive compensation, benefits, and employee recognition programs that attract top talent and address evolving employee needs
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive databases and reports to support data-driven decision-making and strategic analysis
  • Administer payroll processes, timekeeping, leave management, and benefits, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all HRIS-related activities via UKG
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements, serve as the primary point of contact for audits and regulatory matters
  • Serve as liaison with multiple benefit brokers and looks for opportunities for enhancement of benefit offerings
  • Own and update monthly people dashboard, providing actionable insights through HR analytics (e.g., time-to-fill, turnover rates, etc.)
  • Identifying, analyzing, and improving HR business processes to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and optimize resource use
  • Train employees on new processes and tools as needed
  • Manage or assist with ad hoc HR duties in-line with a fast moving and dynamic tech start-up

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


  • 5+ years of progressive work experience in HR field
  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, local laws and regulations that impact human resources and the employment relationship
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, capable of dissecting complex data sets and deriving meaningful insights
  • 1-2+ years experience in HR operations and payroll capacity
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfort and familiarity in dealing with highly confidential information
  • Strong time management and project management skills
  • High sense of urgency and flexibility to pivot priorities quickly 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Experience working with UKG
  • Strong relationship management skills with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse set of stakeholders
  • Strong expertise in BI reporting tools, advanced Excel functions, and mathematical skills
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and administering compensation programs, including salary benchmarking, pay structure analysis, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
  • Proactive problem solver capable of identifying issues and developing solutions
  • Constant learner, deeply curious
  • Innovative and excited to roll up your sleeves

WHY SKYRYSE?


  • The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
  • Salary: $100-130K
  • Valuable stock option plan
  • Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
  • Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
  • A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL


Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED. 

Life at Skyryse

SkyRyse is an air mobility company on a mission to quickly, safely and affordably connect everyone with the people and places that matter most. Created by aerospace experts from Airbus, Boeing, Ford, SpaceX, Tesla, Uber and the U.S. military, SkyRyse is trusted by emergency responders in California to save lives, and the first technology-enabled air mobility service to operate in the U.S. Headquartered in Hayward, Calif., SkyRyse is funded by Venrock, Eclipse, Stanford, Industry Ventures, Trucks VC, Cantos, and Engage Ventures.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Empowering anyone to fly anywhere safely as a highly experienced pilot2. Powered by SkyOS, automating flight controls for unmatched safety3. Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans4. Full-time employees eligible for 2e PTO and sick days annually5. Ambitious Vision for Improving Aviation Safety and Accessibility6. Dynamic Work Environment with smart, motivated colleagues7. Equal opportunity employer valuing diversity8. Flexible PTO plan9. Full-time employees eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually10. Changing the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility

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