Helion Corporation
Overview
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone. Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from investors to propel us forward. We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant. This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait. This is an onsite role reporting to the Lead People Business Partner at our Everett, WA headquarters. You Will Be Doing
As a Principal People Business Partner, you'll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, ensuring our people strategy is at the heart of every big decision. You'll push for performance, move fast, and make an impact where it matters most. You'll challenge the status quo, coach leaders to think differently, and spot problems before they surface. If you're driven to make bold moves, help teams grow, and turn big ideas into real results, you'll thrive here. Partner closely with senior leaders to guide business direction, connect talent strategies to company goals, and elevate team performance. Provide bold, honest coaching and hold leaders accountable for timely, high-impact people decisions Help scale strong leadership practices by embedding clear principles, offering practical tools, and building manager capability across the organization Drive and deliver complex initiatives that shape how we organize, lead, and grow spanning org design, leadership development, and cultural alignment. Influence across teams and functions to craft compelling narratives, gain alignment, and accelerate progress on critical people priorities Design scalable systems and processes that meet today's needs and anticipate tomorrow's Create thoughtful infrastructure that supports sustainable growth, operational excellence, and an exceptional employee experience
Qualifications / Required Skills
12+ years of experience across People/HR roles in high-growth, complex orgs (tech, hardware, research, or startup environments) A track record of influencing at the exec levelaligning on org strategy, delivering direct feedback, or holding leaders accountable to people outcomes Experience owning programs or initiatives with org-wide impact Fluency in core People disciplines, with the ability to connect them to business needs Operates with urgency, judgment, and autonomy. You know when to push, when to listen, and how to cut through complexity to deliver the right outcome at speed
Total Compensation and Benefits
Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity. This is an exempt salaried role. Annual Base Pay $145,000 - $200,000 USD Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days) 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break Up to 5% employer 401(k) match Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks) Annual wellness stipend
Equal Employment Opportunity
Helion is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone. Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from investors to propel us forward. We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant. This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait. This is an onsite role reporting to the Lead People Business Partner at our Everett, WA headquarters. You Will Be Doing
As a Principal People Business Partner, you'll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, ensuring our people strategy is at the heart of every big decision. You'll push for performance, move fast, and make an impact where it matters most. You'll challenge the status quo, coach leaders to think differently, and spot problems before they surface. If you're driven to make bold moves, help teams grow, and turn big ideas into real results, you'll thrive here. Partner closely with senior leaders to guide business direction, connect talent strategies to company goals, and elevate team performance. Provide bold, honest coaching and hold leaders accountable for timely, high-impact people decisions Help scale strong leadership practices by embedding clear principles, offering practical tools, and building manager capability across the organization Drive and deliver complex initiatives that shape how we organize, lead, and grow spanning org design, leadership development, and cultural alignment. Influence across teams and functions to craft compelling narratives, gain alignment, and accelerate progress on critical people priorities Design scalable systems and processes that meet today's needs and anticipate tomorrow's Create thoughtful infrastructure that supports sustainable growth, operational excellence, and an exceptional employee experience
Qualifications / Required Skills
12+ years of experience across People/HR roles in high-growth, complex orgs (tech, hardware, research, or startup environments) A track record of influencing at the exec levelaligning on org strategy, delivering direct feedback, or holding leaders accountable to people outcomes Experience owning programs or initiatives with org-wide impact Fluency in core People disciplines, with the ability to connect them to business needs Operates with urgency, judgment, and autonomy. You know when to push, when to listen, and how to cut through complexity to deliver the right outcome at speed
Total Compensation and Benefits
Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity. This is an exempt salaried role. Annual Base Pay $145,000 - $200,000 USD Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days) 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break Up to 5% employer 401(k) match Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks) Annual wellness stipend
Equal Employment Opportunity
Helion is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr