HR Manager

Mason is the only fully managed infrastructure for developing and delivering dedicated devices. We make it easy for anyone to turn an idea into a smart product and ship it to anywhere in the world. Our mission is to enable our customers to create smart and sustainable products on behalf of humanity.

 Mason is looking for an ambitious, knowledgeable, organized, and process-driven HR Manager to drive and own the HR function for Mason’s ~90 employees primarily based in the US and a small team in the APAC region. 

This role is responsible for setting the Human Resources (HR) strategy and leading the tactical and operational activities required to create an engaging, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. You will leverage your startup expertise and experience to assist in driving programs around people practices and HR operations to ensure Mason has a best in class HR program that aligns with the business goals

Mason needs a combination of grit, smarts, ingenuity, and diverse perspectives. Check out our values and see if they resonate!

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate closely with leadership and employees, understanding the business/people needs and developing and executing HR strategies and programming to support them.
• Provide performance evaluation and management guidance to managers including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Employ data driven techniques, awareness of market trends, and technical solutions to determine critical needs, identify unique opportunities for people and culture development, and automate HR systems.
• Ensure administrative record keeping and employment practices are compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee/manage compensation and benefits administration, ensuring that compensation and benefits are benchmarked to market standards.
• With guidance from Legal Counsel (as necessary), lead   investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relations issues, anticipate problems whenever possible, and develop, recommend, and initiate appropriate steps for resolution.
• Ensure the integrity of data in HR systems (employment status, compensation, promotions etc.). Prepare all required federal and state required periodic filings to agencies such as OSHA or the State of California.
• Maintain and audit personnel files including record-keeping, I-9 verifications, employment verifications, work visas, and electronic labor law posters.
• Own management of leaves of absence such as FMLA, WA PFML, CA CFRA, Pregnancy Disability, STD, LTD, SDI, and other forms of job-protected leave and wage replacement benefits 

What you bring to the table:

• At least 6-8 years of hands-on HR experience in a startup environment, including onboarding, HR operations, organizational design/effectiveness, performance management and leadership development.
• Direct experience driving HR initiatives within a startup organization; 
• Proven ability to drive strategy, partner with cross functional leaders while leading the technical know-how of HR activities.
• Act with a start-up mentality being agile with people processes, while willing to do the tactical work necessary to support the team.
• Savvy communicator with local, global, and external partners to build trust, be a change agent, take decisions, and resolve issues.
• Strong experience working with an HRIS.
• Experience working with PEO and/or GEO global workforce partners,.
• A great sense of humor!

Bonus points for:

• Global experience desired, particularly supporting teams in APAC
• Consumer products/devices industry highly preferred but not required

Our People Ops Philosophy: 

People Ops is an employee-first approach to Human Resources - prioritizing engaged employees who work with purpose to help the company reach its goals more effectively. 

Our days are spent nurturing the full employee lifecycle and creating a holistic employee experience for every Mason, being chief advocates for engagement and retention. We understand key business goals and design proactive programs to help achieve them while finding balance between the company’s and employees’ needs.

People want to do great work and when we enable them to do so, everybody wins. Astute leaders understand that inspired employees are good for business.

Salary Range: $130 - $150

• CA or WA preferred must be PST to be considered. 

In addition to the base salary, full-time employees are eligible to participate in Mason’s annual discretionary bonus plan and equity plan, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay based on exemption status. Total compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate including their skills, experience level, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to the base salary, full-time employees are eligible for participation in Mason’s annual discretionary bonus plan and equity plan, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay based on exemption status. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate including their skills, experience level, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons.

We know that benefits are also an important piece of your total compensation package. To learn more about what’s included in total compensation, check out some of the benefits and perks Mason offers to help employees grow.

Benefits and Perks:

• Remote-forward: Employees may choose to work fully remote, in-office, or hybrid.
• Generous PTO: Flexible PTO plan or generous accrued PTO, plus monthly mental health days during the pandemic.
• Parental Leave: Caring for a new child is an exciting time for parents! We offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Healthcare: Fully paid premiums of medical, dental & vision insurance for you, your spouse & dependents. Coverage starts 1st of the month, on or after hire.
• Fitness & Wellness: Quarterly reimbursement for qualified fitness & wellness expenses.
• Retirement: Tax-advantaged 401k account to help you reach your retirement goals.
• FSA: Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter FSAs for tax-advantaged savings toward eligible expenses.
• Home Office: Spot bonus & monthly stipend for qualified home office expenses.
• Commuter/Food: Monthly bonus to supplement commuter & food costs.

Full benefits are offered to regular full-time employees. Part-time employees participate on a limited basis.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Mason

Belonging, psychological safety, and inclusivity unlock a Mason’s full potential. We don’t want Masons to quietly assimilate into a dominant culture and sacrifice a piece of themselves. We want our team members to be seen, validated, and welcomed. 

Mason America, Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.