Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
Katie Weigel with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is recruiting to fill a Human Resources Leader role for a rapidly growing and wildly successful start up in Reno. The position is the first and only HR role within the organization and as such will have a wide variety of responsibilities from very hands on human resources administration tasks, to the strategic end of developing the human resource infrastructure to include: payroll and benefits (currently outsourced); training and development, talent acquisition, onboarding, workforce management, etc. This individual will be responsible for designing and executing HR strategies that support rapid growth, regulatory compliance, and a strong company culture. This is a foundational role suited for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to help build a high-performance team from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
•Lead full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, interviews, and hiring
•Design and manage onboarding and orientation processes
Employee Relations & Development
•Serve as the point of contact for employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance coaching
•Support development plans, training, and engagement initiatives
HR Operations & Compliance
•Draft and enforce employee handbooks, policies, and procedures
•Ensure compliance with labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, HIPAA if applicable)
•Maintain accurate HR records, manage benefits enrollment, and coordinate payroll with Finance
Culture & Organizational Development
•Partner with leadership to build and sustain a strong, mission-driven culture
•Lead DEI efforts, feedback programs, and internal communications
•Help define internal workflows and job structures as the company scales
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Qualifications:
•3–7 years of HR experience, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a regulated industry
•Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and startup scalability issues
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch
•Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (HR certification a plus)
The company has a great culture, a team of highly talented people. The position pays market with generous bonus potential, to be paid quarterly. The role is on-site in Reno. Interested in learning more? Please apply today!Benefit Functions, Communication, Compliance, Employee Relations, Hiring Processes, Employee Training, HR development, Payroll - Under 100 Employees, Employee Wellness Programs, Employee performance management, Employee Handbook, Conducts new-Employee Orientations
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
•Lead full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, interviews, and hiring
•Design and manage onboarding and orientation processes
Employee Relations & Development
•Serve as the point of contact for employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance coaching
•Support development plans, training, and engagement initiatives
HR Operations & Compliance
•Draft and enforce employee handbooks, policies, and procedures
•Ensure compliance with labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, HIPAA if applicable)
•Maintain accurate HR records, manage benefits enrollment, and coordinate payroll with Finance
Culture & Organizational Development
•Partner with leadership to build and sustain a strong, mission-driven culture
•Lead DEI efforts, feedback programs, and internal communications
•Help define internal workflows and job structures as the company scales
________________________________________
Qualifications:
•3–7 years of HR experience, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a regulated industry
•Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and startup scalability issues
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch
•Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (HR certification a plus)
The company has a great culture, a team of highly talented people. The position pays market with generous bonus potential, to be paid quarterly. The role is on-site in Reno. Interested in learning more? Please apply today!Benefit Functions, Communication, Compliance, Employee Relations, Hiring Processes, Employee Training, HR development, Payroll - Under 100 Employees, Employee Wellness Programs, Employee performance management, Employee Handbook, Conducts new-Employee Orientations