HR Operations Specialist

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-savvy HR Ops Specialist to join our dynamic HR team. If you're passionate about human resources, eager to learn, and ready to take on diverse HR responsibilities, this role is perfect for you! Join us and elevate your HR career to the next level!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for all employees.
• Manage and administer employee benefits programs, including medical/dental, wellness programs, 401(k), and other company benefits.
• Manage and process disability and workers' compensation claims, ensuring timely reporting, investigation, and follow-up.
• Manage leave requests, including FMLA, personal, and medical leaves, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant laws.
• Handle day-to-day HR inquiries from employees, providing timely and accurate information.
• Serve as a travel approver, reviewing and approving employee travel requests in accordance with company policies.
• Assist in the off-boarding process, including exit interviews, managing final paperwork, and ensuring a smooth transition for departing employees.
• Assist with internal and external HR audits to ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a human resources role
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Concur, Employee Navigator, and Pingboard preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the HR field with willingness to jump in when needed.
• Travel between sites may be required

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, 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.