HR Operations Lead

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To execute this plan, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven and treat people well, improve our team by adding diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits, and have skill sets and experience that relate to this role.
CFS is looking for a leader to oversee and grow the HR Operations Function. If you are excited about creating and optimizing processes, ensuring great customer support for our employees, and are excited about experimenting to create the best HR team and company around then this role might be for you.

This team member will:

• Oversee and ensure efficiency of all HR operations including, but not limited to: Leave of absence, Accommodations, Workers compensation, Payroll support, Benefits administration, Audits, Recognition, Onboarding, and Visa requests
• Continuously update and evolve how we do things to match the size and stage of the company
• Support the development of policies to ensure they can be operationalized in an effective way

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

• 5+ years of experience
• Experience in a leadership role and managing direct reports 
• Experience with a broad set of HR processes 
• Proven ability to map out, optimize, and communicate processes
• Ability to work with uncertainty 
• High level of discretion

Additional experience and/or qualifications:

• Willingness to travel occasionally when required to do so
• This role may be hybrid

CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.