People Operations Partner

About Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

Why This Role Matters

Pacific Fusion is seeking a People Operations Partner to support our growing people team in a fast-moving energy company at the Series A stage. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is able to think on their feet, solve problems quickly, and collaborate seamlessly across teams. 

This role requires a strong operational focus with a broad HR generalist background, bringing experience across multiple specialties such as onboarding, benefits, immigration, compliance, and programs. As a true team player, you’ll help build scalable processes, drive operational excellence, and contribute to shaping a positive employee experience as we continue to grow and scale. 

Onsite Requirement: 4x week in Los Lunas, NM

What You'll Do

• Serve as an administrator for our people systems: Rippling (HRIS) and Notion, ensuring data integrity and smooth day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include maintaining employee data (titles, compensation, status, etc.) and generating reports as needed.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees on HR policies, benefits, and general questions. Build self-service resources for employees to reduce dependence on live support. Drive issues / problems to closure.
• Execute the full onboarding and offboarding experience in partnership with IT, Talent, and the Payroll team.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations (e.g., EEO, ACA, workers’ comp reporting), and help with reporting as needed. 
• Collaborate with Finance/Payroll to execute special payments and bonuses accurately and on time.
• Track, analyze, and report on key people metrics while supporting audits and compliance reviews.
• Provide immigration support as needed through our immigration platform (Envoy Global). 
• Support the operations and administration of programs focused on performance management, employee engagement, and manager development.
• Work on delivering surveys and gathering feedback to support building enhanced offerings and improved employee experiences. 
• Contribute to People Team programs, team-wide initiatives and special projects as a flexible and proactive member of the People team.
• Culture ambassador for New Mexico operations, as we scale and grow the team there, by building trust with employees and leaders.
• Flexibility for additional duties as assigned. 
• Perform other miscellaneous People Operations projects and items as needed at scale. 

What You Bring

• Confident in managing employment regulations, by partnering with the California People Ops team to support distributed teams across multi-state, including a population of a non-exempt workforce. 
• Experienced with HR systems (HRIS, ATS) and skilled at managing system administration, with the ability to learn systems quickly and efficiently. 
• Generating and optimizing advanced reports within our HRIS and Google workspace. 
• Best in class people operations, detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to operational excellence. 
• Exercises sound judgment and discretion; knows when to maintain confidentiality and when to escalate.
• Approachable, empathetic, and motivated to create a seamless employee experience, including hosting new hire orientation. 
• Strong communicator who partners closely with the California People Operations team to bring clarity, alignment, and effective execution across goals, programs, and strategic initiatives in a multi-office environment.
• Adaptable and comfortable wearing many hats, thriving in ambiguity.
• Open to and enthusiastic about working in an office 4-5 days a week.

What You've Done

• 4-6 years of experience in People Operations, HR Generalist, or equivalent.
• Has experience in working in a growth company, in hard tech or deep tech and experience with diverse workforces including craftspeople, skilled tradespeople, manufacturing, etc.

Bonus Points For

• Experience working with these specific tools:  Rippling, Notion, GSuite, and Slack.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. 
• SHRM-CP, PHR or equivalent

Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees

• Industry-competitive salary

• Equity plan

• 6% employer 401k matching

• Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.

Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.

Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.