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Job summary

Support recruiting by screening and interviewing candidates, coordinating hiring processes, and managing university co-op and internship programs. Maintain HR policies and employee records, assist with payroll and benefits administration, and respond to employee questions.

Job details

A career at Horizon is for those who want to do something extraordinary, yet with meaningful purpose. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of technology and customer experience to deliver something that has never been done before. We are a fast-moving organization that promotes a hands-on approach, supporting each other through the tough spots, generating a close-knit team with a family feel. What we do here is hard, but then very few things worth achieving are easy. By joining Horizon, you will have the opportunity to work with our world-class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special. Horizon is seeking an open and enthusiastic People Operations Generalist to partner with our Head of People on recruiting and HR operations. In this role, you’ll support early-stage recruiting, manage relationships with university co-op programs, keep HR policies current and clearly communicated, and support in-house payroll and benefits administration for our team of 50–100 employees. This full-time role is a great opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats and thrives working independently in a hybrid environment. Your Day-to-Day Recruiting Support Review incoming resumes and applications against job requirements Conduct initial candidate screenings (phone/video) to assess qualifications and fit Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) Provide timely communication and a positive experience for candidates throughout the process University Co-op Program Management Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple university co-op and internship programs Build and maintain relationships with university career centers and program coordinators Manage co-op recruiting timelines, postings, and application cycles across partner schools Coordinate onboarding logistics for co-op/intern hires in partnership with internal stakeholders Track co-op program metrics and provide periodic updates to leadership Policy Administration & Employee Communication Support the review and updating of HR policies to ensure accuracy and compliance Draft clear, employee-friendly communications summarizing policy updates Help maintain the employee handbook and internal policy documentation Track policy acknowledgments and ensure employees are informed of changes Field employee questions related to HR policies and escalate as needed Payroll & Benefits Administration Support in-house payroll processing each cycle by collecting and verifying time, new hire, and change data, preparing it for review and approval Maintain accurate employee records in our HRIS and payroll system, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes Set up payroll and onboarding paperwork for co-op and intern hires Help administer group benefits, including enrollment, changes, and terminations, in coordination with our benefits provider Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll and benefits questions, escalating complex issues as needed Support year-end activities such as tax slips and reconciliations, and assist with audits and compliance reporting Qualifications 3+ years of experience in HR, recruiting, payroll, or a related coordinator role Experience with resume screening and candidate interviewing Experience supporting payroll processing and/or benefits administration, with working knowledge of payroll deductions and employment standards requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines independently Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and collaborating across teams Proficiency with ATS platforms, HRIS and payroll systems, and strong Excel skills Strong attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential employee, compensation, and candidate information Preferred Qualifications Aerospace industry experience is a significant asset Prior experience supporting university co-op or internship programs Familiarity with HR policy development or employee handbook management Experience with a payroll platform and working with benefits brokers or carriers Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or CPHR designation, or progress toward either About Your Future Team. As part of our People team, you’ll help shape how a growing, established company hires, develops, and supports its people. You’ll work alongside leaders and teams across the business to build programs and processes that scale, while keeping the open, honest, family-first culture that has defined Horizon from the beginning. Our team is made up of collaborative, multi-skilled professionals who take their work seriously, care about the people behind it, and have fun along the way. Our Benefits. People are the heart of our success, and we like to provide transparency in the way we operate. This is why our benefits are beyond the normal, and we are constantly trying to improve these further. No Holiday Cap Hybrid Work Options Company Paid Group Benefits Plan Company Stock Matching Program Health Spending Account Equity Awards This is an incredible opportunity to help build the People function at the forefront of the eVTOL industry and work with a dynamic and innovative team. We offer a competitive salary and the chance to support some of the most exciting aerospace projects of our time. If you have a passion for aerospace and eVTOL and want to help build the team behind it, please apply today!

What you’ll do

Support recruiting by screening and interviewing candidates, coordinating hiring processes, and managing university co-op and internship programs. Maintain HR policies and employee records, assist with payroll and benefits administration, and respond to employee questions.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of experience in HR, recruiting, payroll, or a related coordinator role, including experience with candidate screening and interviewing. Candidates should have payroll or benefits administration experience, strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency with ATS, HRIS, payroll systems, and Excel, and discretion with confidential information.

Benefits

• No Holiday Cap
• Hybrid Work Options
• Company-Paid Group Benefits Plan
• Company Stock Matching Program
• Health Spending Account
• Equity Awards

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Resume Screening
• Candidate Interviewing
• Recruiting Coordination
• University Co-op Program Management
• Payroll Processing
• Benefits Administration
• HR Policy Administration
• Employee Communications
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• HRIS
• Payroll Systems
• Excel
• Employment Standards
• Employee Records Management
• Compliance Reporting
• Confidential Information Handling

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing