HR Generalist

About the Company

Tellus Power is a deep-technology company building bi-directional energy transfer systems that power the physical AI economy. Our products unify fleet and passenger vehicle charging, battery storage, and vehicle-to-grid capabilities into a grid-edge energy system that enables two-way control of high-flow-rate electrons.

Deployed globally, Tellus Power is driving the convergence of electrification, robotics, autonomy, and distributed energy resources.

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to own end-to-end human resources operations for our US manufacturing facility. This role will also cover general administrative support for the plant. Responsibilities include full-cycle recruitment, new hire onboarding & employee offboarding, payroll administration, employee benefits, performance management, federal/state labor compliance, and site administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, familiar with factory hourly & salaried workforce, and able to independently manage HR and administrative functions while communicating effectively in bilingual environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for factory positions: job posting, candidate sourcing, resume screening, interview coordination, background check, reference verification and offer issuance, partner with production managers on workforce planning.
• Manage new hire onboarding and termination/offboarding procedures; complete I-9, W-4, personnel file maintenance, exit interviews and return of company property.
• Administer payroll calculation and timely payroll disbursement; coordinate payroll tax filings and statutory reporting in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including group health insurance and supplemental medical insurance; handle benefits enrollment, open enrollment, employee inquiries and vendor liaison work.
• Own the company performance review cycle: schedule reviews, collect evaluation forms, document results, and support managers with performance feedback and performance improvement plans.
• Maintain full labor & employment compliance: follow FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA and state-level labor regulations; update HR policies, maintain audit-ready records, mitigate workplace compliance risks.
• Serve as primary HR point of contact for all employees, resolve employee relations questions, track attendance, leave requests and workers’ compensation related documentation.
• Prepare regular HR reports, maintain HRIS data accuracy, and support internal and external audits as required.
• Perform general plant administrative duties: office supply management, meeting coordination, document preparation, facility vendor coordination, mail & record filing and other ad-hoc administrative support.
• Conduct daily business communications, document translation and cross-team coordination.
• Other HR and administrative tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on HR generalist experience, manufacturing / factory HR experience strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of US federal and state employment laws, payroll tax, benefits administration.
• Practical experience in full-cycle recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, performance management.
• Comfortable with an HRIS/payroll system (for example ADP, Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR, Workday) and with Excel/Google Sheets (formulas, filtering, clean record-keeping).
• PHR / SHRM-CP certification is a plus.
• Excellent verbal & written communication, high confidentiality, strong time management, able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Must be on-site at manufacturing facility; able to interact with production teams on the floor.
• Ability to juggle HR responsibilities alongside daily administrative work.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays.
• Stable manufacturing operation, friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person