People Operations Coordinator

About Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.

This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.

What You Will Be Doing:  

At Helion, you will play a critical role in supporting the employee experience while ensuring our People systems and processes scale with the company. You'll partner across People Ops, Finance, and other teams to keep core programs running smoothly, maintain data integrity, and help build a strong foundation for growth. This is an onsite role that reports directly to the Director of Talent and People Operations at our Everett, WA office. 

You Will:  

• Partner with the People Ops team to deliver company-wide programs including performance reviews, engagement surveys, onboarding, and benefits  

• Be a key contact for employees, resolving questions on HR systems, benefits, payroll, and People processes with care  

• Support daily HRIS administration and related systems (onboarding, performance, benefits portals), ensuring data accuracy and smooth operations  

• Maintain compliance in employee records and reporting (I-9s, verifications, audits, and benefit filings) with a high standard of confidentiality  

• Build reports and dashboards to provide visibility into People data for leaders and teams  

• Identify opportunities to optimize workflows and implement process improvements that scale with the company  

Required Skills:  

• 1+ years of experience in People Operations or Human Resources, ideally in a startup environment 

• Familiarity with HR systems (HRIS, onboarding, performance, or benefits platforms) 

• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with compliance 

• Experience communicating clearly and effectively, with the ability to partner across teams 

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Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.