People Operations Generalist

Radiant is an El-Segundo, CA-based clean energy startup building a nuclear microreactor. A climate-friendly alternative to diesel generators, Radiant's Kaleidos 1MW microreactor will be the world's first portable, zero-emissions power source that works anywhere. We plan to test our development reactor by 2026 and if successful, it will be the first new commercial reactor design to achieve a fueled test in over 50 years. Radiant's goal is to bring one of the world's first factory-constructed microreactors to market. Our microreactor can bring power to remote parts of the world and provide backup power for life-saving applications in hospitals or disaster-relief scenarios. 

People Operations Generalist

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Partner with colleagues, including finance, talent acquisition, operations and facilities, executive operations, and marketing and communications, to coordinate employee initiatives and programs that enhance Radiant’s culture.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employees, offering guidance and support across various topics.
• Process payroll in partnership with finance and accounting, including semimonthly payroll, time and attendance reporting, tax compliance, and addressing employee inquiries.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding in partnership with IT, including new hire orientation and systems offboarding.
• Serve as the subject matter expert of various people operations applications and systems, including Rippling, Greenhouse, Tilt, and LinkedIn.
• Continuously improve systems and procedures, ensuring scalability while delivering an efficient employee experience.
• Ensure Radiant meets federal, state, and local regulations. Support critical compliance areas, including employee relations, employee reporting (EEOC, EEO-1), I-9 verification and E-Verify, payroll, benefits and perks, labor categorization, health and safety, workers' compensation, etc., ensuring timely reporting, diligent follow-ups, and effective resolution. 
• Uphold strict confidentiality with respect to all employee matters.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Psychology, or a related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in relevant roles in fast-paced or startup environments (previous experience in engineering, manufacturing or production environments preferred).
• Expertise in California labor compliance and payroll processing and compliance.
• Proven track record of coordinating and delivering impactful people operations projects (across human resources, talent acquisition, marketing and communications, or business operations). 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Expertise in multi-state labor compliance for an exempt and non-exempt workforce. 
• Misson-obsessed with the ability to inspire employees and candidates.  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort juggling multiple projects with the ability to hyper-prioritize. 
• Demonstrated success at building effective relationships.
• Delivers consistent outcomes under tight timelines, with a focus on quality, metrics that move the needle, and continuous improvement.  

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to achieve company goals.
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.

Employee Benefits for Eligible Employees:

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full time, salaried employees.
• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents. 
• Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.
• Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, Commuter and FSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• Free snacks and drinks onsite. 
• Flexible PTO policy.