HR Generalist
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
HR Generalist
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to play a key role in delivering exceptional employee experiences across the organization. This role will support the full employee lifecycle — from onboarding to off-boarding — and help drive engagement, retention, and culture-building initiatives. You’ll partner closely with employees, managers, and HR leadership to ensure our people programs run smoothly, policies are clear and accessible, and every team member feels supported throughout their journey with us. This role requires both strategic thinking and operational excellence, with the ability to partner across teams and maintain a high bar for confidentiality, accuracy, and service.
Role
- Act as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries and provide timely, accurate guidance to employees and managers.
- New Hire support: facilitate employee success check-ins with new hires, onboarding surveys with new hires and managers, to support engagement, integration, and retention.
- Lead seamless offboarding experiences for employees and interns, ensuring timely completion of all exit requirements.
- Track and analyze attrition data to provide insights that inform retention strategies.
- Own and maintain People and Management resources in Confluence, keeping policies and information current and accessible.
- Manage and support Employee Success initiatives and HR projects including performance review cycles, policy updates, and engagement initiatives.
- Maintain and update employee records in our HRIS and ensure data integrity.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2+ years of HR experience, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Familiarity with employment laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Experience with HRIS platforms; familiarity with G Suite and Slack is a plus.
- Ability to work onsite in our San Francisco headquarters.
Bonus
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
- Experience in aerospace, technology, or manufacturing sectors.
- Track record of implementing process improvements in HR operations.