People Operations Specialist

Location
Los Angeles
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Operations, Strategy, & Administrative
Compensation
$75K – $90K
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range and excludes additional benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.
Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.
For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.
Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.
We'd love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.
About the Role
Employee Experience
Deliver best-in-class onboarding experience, managing all aspects of post-offer communication, first day orientation, and first 30-day employee integration.
Manage paid time off policies and communication with employees, supporting requests for vacation and personal time.
Ensure seamless LOA experience, including coaching employees on internal policies, managing details in Payroll system, and interaction with CA EDD.
Support operational excellence in employee development processes, including annual reviews and future episodic feedback and performance evaluations.
Provide timely and informative responses to employee inquiries related to our policies and benefits.
Manage offboarding, including internal communication, final pay details, and exit interviews.
People Operations
Manage payroll for exempt and non-exempt population. This includes any changes (new hires, promotions, salary increases, departures) and management of hourly payroll process (working with employees and managers for timely completion and approval).
Work alongside our benefits provider to ensure employees understand and utilize our exceptional wellness benefits. Coordinate annual open enrollment alongside benefits provider.
Initiate and review background checks.
Manage required compliance course enrollment and participation rates.
Maintain required HR communication (legally required posters, annual notices).
With oversight, execute tax and compliance needs within our current HRIS and Payroll tool (Gusto).
Pull and share key reports, including employee census, retention and advancement reports.
Identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and execute change to make our team more impactful.
Special Projects
Support ongoing employee engagement activities, which may range from wellness fairs, monthly BBQs, and company offsites.
Support implementation of new performance management platform (CultureAmp), lead consideration of expansion into new employee engagement tools (engagement survey, AI coaching).
Participate in evaluation and selection of new HRIS in 2025 and support implementation in 2026.
Requirements
Minimum 3-5 years of people operations, HR, and/or recruiting experience in fast-past, high-impact roles.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing demands.
High attention to detail with a penchant for accuracy and efficiency.
Experience working cross-functional teams and managing timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across the Apex team.
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data. (TS/SCI eligible preferred but not required)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Compensation
Salary Range:
$75,000-$90,000
a year, plus equity
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range and excludes additional benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.
Why Join Apex?
b Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We\'re a fast-growing startup backed by $200M in Series C funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.
What We Offer:
Shared upside:
Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
Best-in-class healthcare:
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
Comprehensive PTO package
to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
Competitive 401(k) plan
with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
8 weeks paid parental leave
plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
to keep you fueled throughout the day
Vibrant community:
Monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social gatherings for you and your family
Your dream desk setup
and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
World-class Playa Vista office
with EV chargers, with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
Real impact opportunity:
Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference
Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let\'s build something extraordinary together.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, 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.
Compensation Range: $75K - $90K
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