Senior HR Generalist, People Operations

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Hyperfine, Inc. (Nasdaq: HYPR) is the groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the Swoop^_® system—the first FDA-cleared, portable, ultra-low-field, magnetic resonance brain imaging system capable of providing imaging at multiple points of care in a healthcare facility. Our mission is to revolutionize patient care globally through transformational, accessible, clinically relevant diagnostic imaging. Learn More

About The Role

Job Title: Senior HR Generalist, People Operations

Location: Palo Alto, CA or Guilford, CT (Hybrid, 3-4 Days/Week)

Hyperfine is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to serve as the primary owner of day-to-day HR operations and recruiting coordination across its workforce. This role is a critical execution partner to the Senior Director, HR and is responsible for ensuring that core people processes—recruiting logistics, onboarding and offboarding, HR administration, leave management, HR compliance operations, and employee support—run accurately, consistently, and in compliance with public-company and regulated-environment requirements. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone who thrives in a dynamic and lean environment, brings strong operational judgment, and can independently manage multiple workstreams while knowing when to escalate. 

Responsibilities:

Recruiting Coordination & Candidate Experience

• Serve as the primary coordinator for recruiting activities, including interview scheduling across candidates, hiring managers, and interview panels 
• Manage candidate communications, follow-ups, and status updates to ensure a timely and professional experience 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the ATS 
• Support resume screening and initial candidate reviews for select roles; assist with sourcing for priority roles as needed 
• Coordinate offer logistics, background checks, and onboarding handoff 
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across assigned roles 

Employee Lifecycle Operations (Onboarding, Offboarding & HR Administration)

• Own onboarding and offboarding processes for employees 
• Coordinate new hire paperwork, system access, and orientation logistics with cross-functional partners 
• Ensure smooth employee exits, including documentation, system updates, and handoff to Payroll & Benefits, IT, and other downstream teams 
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR questions and requests 
• Support day-to-day HR administration, including job changes, promotions, transfers, and employee data updates 
• Maintain accurate employee lifecycle records and HR documentation across systems 

Leave Administration, Compliance & Risk

• Coordinate and administer employee leaves of absence in partnership with the Senior Payroll & Benefits Manager and the third-party leave vendor (Tilt) 
• Serve as the operational liaison between employees, managers, Tilt, and internal stakeholders 
• Ensure leave administration is accurate, timely, and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, including California and Connecticut 
• Communicate clearly with employees and managers regarding leave processes, documentation, and timelines 
• Track leave status and maintain complete and accurate records 
• Own operational execution of HR compliance processes, including: 
• Employment eligibility verification (I-9 processing and recordkeeping) 
• Personnel file maintenance and retention 
• Required employee documentation, notices, and trainings 
• Support audit readiness and compliance efforts (e.g., SOX, HITRUST, SOC 2, FDA, and other regulatory audits, as applicable) 
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to ensure employment-related documentation is accurate and accessible 
• Support public-company HR internal controls related to people processes 
• Proactively identify and flag compliance, documentation, or process risks for escalation 

HR Programs, Employee Relations & Continuous Improvement

• Provide operational support for HR programs and cycles, including performance management (system setup, tracking, communications, documentation, and follow-up) 
• Independently manage routine employee relations matters (e.g., attendance, conduct, policy interpretation), partnering with the Senior Director, People on complex, sensitive, or high-risk issues 
• Support Health & Safety and Workers’ Compensation administration 
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability of HR processes 
• Prepare reports or presentations for People leadership as needed 
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned, including cross-training on Payroll & Benefits processes 
• Maintain working knowledge of current HR and People Operations trends 

Knowledge and Skill:

• Strong employee-facing service mindset with experience in high-volume or shared-services HR environments 
• Proven ability to analyze issues, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive and confidential information 
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws 
• Ability to interpret, apply, and clearly communicate HR policies and procedures 
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize competing responsibilities 
• Ability to operate independently, take initiative, and balance speed with compliance 
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and work effectively across all levels of the organization 
• Strong business acumen.  Understands how HR policies, procedures, and initiatives align with an organization’s strategy, goals and objectives   
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline 
• Comfort operating in a lean, fast-moving, and regulated environment 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

Education and Experience:

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience 
• Typically requires 7–10+ years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Operations experience 
• Hands-on experience supporting recruiting coordination and employee lifecycle processes 
• Direct experience administering employee leaves, including partnership with third-party vendors 
• Experience executing HR compliance processes across multiple U.S. states 

Preferred 

• Experience in public companies or other regulated environments (life sciences or med-tech preferred) 
• Exposure to audit readiness or cross-functional compliance efforts 
• Familiarity with HRIS and ATS platforms (e.g., UKG, Greenhouse) 
• Experience supporting multi-site, hybrid, and field-based workforces 

Physical Demands:

• This is a Hybrid role based out of Hyperfine’s office in Guilford, CT or Palo Alto, CA (3-4 Days/Week) 
• Ability to work in a standard work environment. 
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while working at a computer. 
• Ability to use a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment. 
• Ability to occasionally move or transport light materials (e.g., laptops, files, training materials) weighing up to approximately 10 pounds. 
• Ability to travel occasionally to company offices or meetings as needed. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship now or in the future of any employment Visa.

The annual base salary for this position is between $85,000 - $105,000 in Guilford, CT (or $95,000 - $115,000 in Palo Alto, CA) This position is also eligible for to participate in Hyperfine's corporate bonus and equity plans. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, location, position level, and other job-related reasons.

Agency Resumes: We are not accepting resumes from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by an agency will be considered the property of Hyperfine and will not be subject to any fees or charges if the candidate is hired.