HR Generalist, Field Services
The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.
We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.
We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.
About the role
The HR Generalist is a true generalist with experience and / or familiarity with all things HR. The role will provide HR business partner support for the Services organization while also supporting HR operations across benefits administration and compliance. This role will play a key part in managing retirement plans, regulatory reporting, and HR systems while partnering with leaders to support workforce initiatives.
Responsibilities
Retirement Plan Administration
- Manage administration of the company 401(k) plan, including employee support, vendor coordination, and plan compliance.
- Support preparation and filing of Form 5500 and assist with retirement plan audits.
Compliance & HR Operations
- Monitor and implement HR compliance updates related to federal, state, and employment regulations.
- Maintain HR documentation, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements. (nuclear regulations, USERRA, EEO reporting, ACA, OSHA, etc.)
HR Business Partner (HRBP) Support
- Partner with Services Leadership and the Field Service team to provide HR guidance and operational support.
- Assist with employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
Experience
- 5+ years of HR experience.
- Strong understanding of HR compliance and benefits administration.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience with immigration processes (visa sponsorship, documentation, compliance).
- HRIS administration experience, preferably UKG Ready.
- Experience supporting service-based or field workforce environments.
- Experience supporting employees in the nuclear space is preferred
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $88,000 - $109,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.
EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.
Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
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