Human Resources Generalist-Payroll & Benefits

Job description

Avidyne designs, builds, and certifies the avionics pilots rely on for safe flight operations. Our Human Resources (HR) team must embody the same commitment to quality and attention to detail. We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to take full ownership of payroll and compensation responsibilities for a lean, two-person HR department, working alongside the Talent Acquisition Partner and reporting directly to the CFO. WHAT YOU'LL OWN As an HR Generalist, your core responsibilities will be payroll, compensation, and benefits administration. Payroll (Own) • Manage the entire payroll process, ensuring salaries, deductions, and tax withholdings are accurate and disbursed in a timely manner. Compensation (Own) • Maintain and enhance our compensation structure, including establishing salary bands, defining job levels, and conducting market benchmarking. • Work closely with the CFO on annual compensation planning, merit increases, and bonus programs. Benefits (Own) • Administer our group medical, dental, and vision plans, serving as the primary point of contact for employees and brokers. • Manage the 401(k) program, from enrollment to compliance testing, and oversee vendor relationships. • Lead the annual open enrollment process, assessing our benefits offerings for competitiveness and cost-effectiveness. Compliance & Immigration (Support) • Assist with federal, state, and local employment laws, such as FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and OSHA. • Aid in employment-based immigration processes, including visa sponsorship and I-9 verification. • Help ensure personnel records, policies, and the employee handbook remain current — without being the sole owner of these programs. Performance & Employee Relations (Support) • Support the CFO and managers through performance reviews and employee relations matters — administering the review cycle, coaching managers through tools and timelines, and providing day-to-day guidance on policies and best practices, without owning those calls yourself. • Coordinate closely with the Talent Acquisition Partner on workforce planning and hiring priorities. • Assist with onboarding and offboarding. You may be assigned other duties from time to time by your supervisor. WHY AVIDYNE At Avidyne, our culture is grounded in the philosophy of Simply Flying: creating practical, effective solutions that make a real impact. Built for those who never settle for good enough, we're looking for dedicated professionals who bring integrity to every decision and push for smarter, safer solutions, because every flight depends on it. We care deeply about the future of aviation and drive innovation. Your ideas can help create safer, smarter solutions; your work will truly make a difference. WHAT YOU NEED • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. • 5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, including direct ownership of payroll and benefits administration. • Working knowledge of federal and state employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA), enough to support compliance work without owning it. • Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., Paycom, ADP, Paylocity, Rippling, or similar). • Proven ability to manage compensation programs, including salary bands, job leveling, and market benchmarking. HELPFUL TO HAVE • PHR/SHRM-CP or higher certification. • Familiarity with employment-based immigration processes, including visa sponsorship and I-9 compliance. • Prior experience in a technical, engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing environment. • Comfortable supporting managers through performance reviews or employee relations matters in a generalist capacity, without owning those calls. • Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills; comfortable operating in a small, close-knit team. • Pilot's license or familiarity with general aviation. PAY & BENEFITS At Avidyne, we are committed to creating customized compensation packages that reflect each individual's unique skill set, experience level, and areas of expertise, with base pay ranges discussed during the interview process. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, starting your first day of employment Short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus life insurance 401(k) matching: we match 50% of an employee's first 6% Flexible time off (FTO) and 10 paid holidays a year Reimbursement for certain career-related educational expenses, including tuition and private pilot license assistance (ask your recruiter about our flight club benefits) Note: Benefits, compensation, bonuses, and learning programs are dependent on role type, job level, and eligibility, with specific terms.