What are the responsibilities and job description for the People Operations Generalist position at Special Aerospace Services?
People Operations Generalist
Location: Boulder/Arvada, CO
Who We Are
SAS is a leading aerospace and defense company providing engineering services, hardware, mission-critical communication systems, and essential products for NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. Founded in 2007, SAS has assembled a dedicated team of over 300 visionaries, systems engineers, scientists, and space operations specialists committed to protecting life on Earth and extending humanity’s reach into the solar system. Our diverse and passionate team dreams differently, thinks boldly, and paves the way for the aerospace innovations of tomorrow.
Your Role
The People Operations Generalist will serve as a frontline resource for employees, helping them navigate the employee experience with confidence and clarity. You’ll play a key role in responding to questions about policies, benefits, and systems, while supporting smooth onboarding, offboarding, and compliance practices. This role also provides hands-on HR support for our SAS Flight Factory manufacturing location, ensuring employees there feel equally supported and connected to the broader SAS team.
As a People Operations Generalist, you will:
- Be the First HR Point of Contact – Respond to employee questions about policies, procedures, benefits, and HR systems in a timely and helpful manner.
- Facilitate Onboarding & Offboarding – Support the onboarding process for new hires and coordinate offboarding tasks for departing employees, ensuring a positive experience on both ends.
- Maintain HR Systems & Records – Ensure accurate and current employee data in company HR systems, supporting reporting, audits, and compliance.
- Support SAS Flight Factory – Act as the go-to HR contact for our manufacturing site, fostering trust, visibility, and strong employee relations on the floor.
- Drive Engagement & Culture – Help plan and execute employee engagement activities, communications, and events that build a sense of community and connection.
- Ensure Compliance & Verifications – Handle employment verifications and help maintain compliance with internal policies, labor laws, and documentation requirements.
- Assist with HR Policy & Change Management – Provide input on policy development and help implement and communicate changes across the company.
- Promote a Positive Work Environment – Build genuine relationships with employees, supporting an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
Required Experiences and Competencies:
To qualify for this role candidates must have the following:
- Four (4) years of experience in People Operations / Human Resources
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong service mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality
- Prior experience supporting a manufacturing or multi-site workforce is beneficial
- High attention to detail and time management
How You Will Be Rewarded:
SAS provides a total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits far beyond base salary.
The annual salary for this role depends on the candidate’s work experience, education/training, and related skills, but the range for this position is expected to fall between $60,000 – $85,000 per year.
Benefits:
A comprehensive package that supports not just the individual but also their family. This includes: a robust bonus structure, unlimited PTO, competitive health coverage, 401K match, fitness reimbursements, Pet Insurance, and our Good Grades Program to support your children’s educational success.
The background check and drug screen will be required prior to any hire.
Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position.
Elevate your career by joining the SAS Platform, a leader in aerospace innovation!
Salary : $60,000 - $85,000
