Human Resources Generalist

Location: Full-time onsite in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California; travel between multiple sites may be required. Applicants must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Salary: $85,000–$100,000 USD base salary annually.

Company

Voyager Technologies develops mission-critical space, defense, and national security technologies.

What you will do

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to employees and managers on policies, performance, attendance, workplace concerns, benefits, pay, leave, and employee lifecycle matters.
• Conduct or support routine employee relations reviews, including fact gathering, documentation, manager coaching, and escalation of complex or high-risk matters.
• Coordinate leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, workers’ compensation matters, interactive process requirements, and compliance processes.
• Support workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, talent reviews, engagement, retention, and employee development.
• Manage HR operations, employee lifecycle transactions, payroll processing and issue resolution, benefits administration support, HR data, records, and workforce reporting.
• Lead or coordinate local People programs, annual HR cycles, communications, training, change activities, process improvements, and guidance for HR Coordinators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience with meaningful exposure to employee relations, manager support, HR operations, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Working knowledge of federal employment law and applicable state employment requirements, with the ability to recognize when escalation is needed.
• Experience supporting employees and managers in California, including familiarity with California employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience using an HRIS such as Workday, ADP, or a similar platform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including organizing data, using common formulas, identifying discrepancies, and preparing clear reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication, sound judgment, professional discretion, and the ability to balance employee experience, business needs, policy consistency, and compliance.
• Must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under applicable U.S. law, and must be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Nice to have

• PHRca or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience supporting a technical, engineering, manufacturing, or multi-site workforce.
• Experience in government contracting, defense, aerospace, or national security.
• Familiarity with DCAA, OFCCP, ITAR/EAR, FAR, DFARS, or other regulated-environment requirements.
• Experience supporting change management, investigations, performance management, or workforce reporting.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on space, defense, national security, and transformative technology.
• Flexible Time Off to support recharge and work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company premium contributions.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Wellness programs, gym membership options, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.