HR Generalist

HR Generalist Reports to: CEO

About Us Powerlattice is a well-funded semiconductor start-up company backed by leading Silicon Valley venture capital firms. 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.

About the Role We 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. This 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. As 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Policies & 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.

• Employment 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.

• Compensation 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.

• Benefits 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.

• Onboarding & 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.

• HR 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.

• Employee Support: Serve as a first point of contact for employee and manager questions on policies, pay, benefits, and leave. Help document and escalate employee relations concerns according to established procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• This is a Hybrid role requiring 3 days a week onsite at our HQ’s in Vancouver, WA (Greater Portland Area) or Chandler, AZ (Greater Phoenix Area)

• BS or BA in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.

• 2-4 years of experience in a human resources generalist, coordinator, or specialist role.

• Working knowledge of core U.S. employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEO, and I-9 requirements.

• Experience writing or updating HR policies, procedures, or employee handbook content.

• Understanding of compensation basics, including pay ranges, job leveling, and exempt/non-exempt classification.

• Hands-on experience administering employee benefits such as health plans, 401(k), open enrollment, and leaves of absence.

• Experience with an HRIS or payroll system such as Rippling, Gusto, ADP, Paylocity, or similar platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Eagerness to learn and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative start-up environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR, or progress toward one.

• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce, particularly in Arizona and Washington.

• Experience in a start-up, semiconductor, engineering, or other technical environment.

• Familiarity with COBRA, ACA reporting, and benefits carrier and broker coordination.

• Experience supporting salary benchmarking using compensation survey data.

• Familiarity with immigration and visa processes for technical employees.

Compensation & Benefits Anticipated annual base salary: $60,000 - $80,000

• Stock option grant

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)