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We are developing groundbreaking chiplet power delivery technology that will transform how high-performance processors are powered, enabling the next generation of AI and advanced computing.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented HR Generalist with 2-4 years of experience to support the day-to-day people operations of a growing start-up. In this role, you will work closely with HR leadership, finance, and hiring managers across engineering and operations to keep our policies, programs, and employee records accurate, compliant, and easy for employees to use.\nThis position offers hands-on experience across the full range of HR operations, including policy writing, employment law compliance, compensation and benefits administration, onboarding, and employee support, while helping build the foundation of a fast-growing technology company. Candidates who enjoy practical, process-driven work and want to broaden their generalist skill set are encouraged to apply.\nAs an HR Generalist, you will be a go-to resource for employees and managers on HR questions. Working under the guidance of HR leadership, you will draft and maintain policies, administer programs, and keep our practices aligned with federal and state requirements in Arizona and Washington.\nKey Responsibilities\nPolicies & Handbook: Draft, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook. Research federal and state requirements, prepare clear policy language for review, and help communicate policy changes to employees and managers.\n\nEmployment Law Compliance: Help keep HR practices compliant with federal, California, Arizona, and Washington employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEO, I-9, state paid sick leave, and Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave. Track required postings, notices, and filings, and flag changes in regulations to HR leadership.\n\nCompensation Administration: Support salary structures and pay ranges by gathering market data, maintaining job codes and levels, and preparing offer and pay-change documentation. Help ensure correct FLSA exempt/non-exempt classification and pay transparency compliance in job postings.\n\nBenefits Administration: Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) plans. Coordinate open enrollment, process qualifying life events, answer employee benefit questions, and work with brokers and carriers to resolve issues. Support COBRA, ACA reporting, and leave of absence processes.\n\nOnboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate new-hire paperwork, I-9 verification, benefits enrollment, and orientation. Manage offboarding steps including final pay timing, benefits continuation notices, and exit interviews.\n\nHR Operations & Records: Maintain accurate employee records and data in the HRIS. Process new hires, job changes, and terminations, and partner with finance to support accurate payroll. Prepare routine HR reports and metrics.\n\nEmployee Support: Serve as a first point of contact for employee and manager questions on policies, pay, benefits, and leave. 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