HR Generalist

ASTERRA is a successful Earth observation company specializing in SAR analytics and innovative technological solutions. ASTERRA’s SaaS platform provides satellite-based infrastructure intelligence to a wide range of industries. Through AI technology and geospatial expertise, ASTERRA delivers advanced monitoring solutions that empower organizations to make informed decisions and drive positive impact.

We are seeking a talented HR Generalist to join our HR team, focusing on assisting Executives with a variety of HR, bookkeeping, and operations tasks, while also supporting our employees at ASTERRA’s US office. This role reports to the HR Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Assist with recruitment efforts for the U.S. office and support the onboarding of new employees.
• Coordination with ADP: Facilitate hiring, onboarding, healthcare benefits, and updates to the employee manual.
• Employee Records Management: Maintain and update employee files, ensuring compliance with organizational and legal standards.
• Employee Engagement: Plan and execute engagement events, including happy hours and special office activities.
• Culture Management: Foster and maintain a respectful, positive organizational culture.
• Executive Travel Coordination: Arrange complex travel plans, including itineraries, agendas, and documentation for executive business trips.
• Bookkeeping Support: Manage payables and receivables, ensuring accurate bookkeeping practices.
• Expense Reporting: Prepare and submit expense reports to ensure timely reimbursements.
• Financial Monitoring: Update and maintain Profit & Loss (P&L) statements using internal tools to reflect financial performance accurately.
• Office Maintenance: Supervise office cleanliness and ensure regular maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Procurement Management: Manage procurement and tracking of office supplies and equipment.
• Employee Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to office facilities and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably HR and/or Accounting).
• 1+ years of relevant experience in similar roles, including executive admin and bookkeeping responsibilities such as managing payables, receivables, and payroll.
• Proficiency in systems such as QuickBooks, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Requirements

• Exceptional task and time management skills with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Self-starter capable of working independently and handling sensitive HR matters discreetly and maturely.
• Effective collaboration within the HR team and comfortable engaging with diverse individuals locally and internationally.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and precision.
• Quick thinker and proactive learner with initiative in managing tasks and projects.
• Energetic, personable, and dynamic with a positive attitude and motivational skills.