Senior People Operations Generalist

About Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone. 

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $600 million from investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). 

As we turn up operations for Polaris, which will be the first machine to demonstrate electricity from fusion, it's a great time to join Helion! Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean electricity from fusion a reality.  

What You’ll Be Doing

We're looking for a seasoned and passionate Senior People Operations Generalist to help us build and sustain a workplace where employees can thrive, innovate, and drive our mission forward as we continue to rapidly scale! In this role, you’ll help shape each employee’s journey at Helion, while supporting a culture of innovation, engagement, and excellence. We're seeking a candidate with broad HR knowledge, as well as expertise in benefits, payroll, leave administration, and immigration. This role reports to the People Operations Manager and is based at our headquarters in Everett, WA. 

You Will:

• Enhance Benefits: Administer our benefit plans, manage enrollments and changes, collaborate with vendors and brokers, and promote benefits education to ensure employees feel informed and supported 
• Optimize Benefits Offerings: Evaluate the inclusiveness and effectiveness of our benefit programs and recommend enhancements to health, wellness, and retirement offerings 
• Manage Payroll Excellence: Oversee all payroll operations, including bi-weekly payroll, adjustments, taxes, and addressing employee inquiries with clarity and care 
• Oversee Leave Programs: Administer and track employee leaves of absence, ensuring documentation, compliance, and timely communication with employees and managers 
• Support Immigration Programs: Build and manage our immigration program, working with candidates and our Legal team to ensure accurate and timely filings with USCIS 
• Enhance Processes: Continuously improve systems and procedures, ensuring scalability while delivering a seamless employee experience 
• Ensure Compliance: Stay informed of relevant HR laws and regulations to ensure compliance and uphold best practices in all People Operations functions 

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience: 7+ years in relevant roles, ideally in fast-paced or startup environments 
• Specialized Knowledge: Expertise in Benefits, Payroll, Leave of Absence (LOA), and Immigration processes, coupled with a strong understanding of compliance and best practices <