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First Mode is a creative engineering company solving the toughest problems on and off the planet, with the goal of having an outsized impact on the world around us. We build the barely possible.
From our state-of-the-art manufacturing and production facilities in Seattle and Perth, we design and deliver resilient, reliable solutions for the most demanding and constrained frontiers in existence. In the last year our engineers built a 2MW hydrogen fuel cell and battery powerplant to retrofit a three-story, 300-metric-ton-capacity diesel haul truck; designed the power source and refueling system for the world’s first endurance race vehicle to be powered by liquid hydrogen; and delivered spaceflight hardware headed 370 million kilometers from Earth to asteroid 16 Psyche.
While each project is unique, we typically meld together robotics, automation, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and advanced fabrication to create a new future across many industries. If you have exceptional talent and a vision for the future, we want to talk.
The People Operations Coordinator will join the People team in working with employees across the business to ensure First Mode is an exceptional place to work. You will support a vast array of People Operations initiatives including employee onboarding, offboarding, job changes, benefits administration, People Ops processes and policies, and additional People projects as they arise. The ideal candidate is a professional and energetic team player who ensures that People Operations function smoothly and efficiently. You are detail-oriented, resourceful, curious to learn, and excited to proactively seek out ways to help and improve the team. You are passionate about providing an exceptional employee experience throughout all phases of the employee lifecycle.
Position Responsibilities
Support key recurring employee lifecycle processes such as onboarding, benefits administration, conversions, organizational and compensation changes, and offboarding
Provide support in coordinating employee onboarding activities such as new hire orientation, I-9 verification, welcome meetings, and other related programming
Monitor and ensure timely completion of employee paperwork from onset of hire to fully onboarded
Maintain people data across HR and internal systems and implement steps to ensure 100% data integrity
Act as first line of support and triage for employee questions
Assist with pulling reports and providing analytics related to people metrics
Provide administrative and project support during the development of new People initiatives
Proactively identify opportunities and assess improvements to the employee experience and partner with the HR team to develop and implement innovative and scalable solutions
Maintain confidentiality and security of all employee information
Assist with coordination of recruiting activities as needed
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of experience in a Human Resources/People Operations role
Experience being privy to highly confidential and sensitive information
Preferred Skills & Experience
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to build strong relationships to establish and maintain credibility, trust, and confidence with team
Ability to navigate and thrive in an environment with multiple ongoing projects
Proficient with HRIS and ATS systems (BambooHR and/or Greenhouse, a plus)
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Jira, and other related software
Experience implementing an HRIS or ATS system, a plus
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment
Location
This position will be located at First Mode’s headquarters in Seattle, WA and will be required to work in office >60% of working hours
Eligibility
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Benefits & Perks
Equity and stock options
Competitive compensation and bonus structure
100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Flexible PTO with 12 week supplementary paid parental leave and winter shutdown
401(k) retirement account with a discretionary employer match
Commuter benefits (parking and public transportation)
A culture that encourages professional growth with learning and development reimbursements
Open and collaborative workspaces with free office snacks and lunches
Hybrid work model
First Mode is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with First Mode is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Notice to First Mode job applicants: First Mode will never ask you to pay money or provide sensitive personal data to process a job application. If someone representing themselves as being associated with First Mode asks for any personal information as part of an application process, please report this immediately to [email protected]
