<div>At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation – it reduces cost, increases availability, and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we’re able to create a truly scalable space industry.Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us.</div>Description Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space – and talent is at the heart of that mission. As our HR Generalist, you'll play a foundational role in supporting our growing team and building people-first programs and processes that scale with us.You'll work across the employee lifecycle to ensure every individual at Stoke feels valued, supported, and set up for success. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact by helping establish core HR practices and fostering a positive, high-performance culture as we grow.Responsibilities <ul><li>Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, helping to maintain a respectful, positive, and performance-driven workplace.</li><li>Manage and maintain our HRIS and employee records, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Partner with the recruiting team to deliver a seamless, welcoming new hire orientation and onboarding experience.</li><li>Assist in benefits and compensation administration, respond to employee inquiries and communicate proactively about offerings.</li><li>Support talent development initiatives including performance reviews, employee engagement surveys, and other programs.</li><li>Coordinate and manage leaves of absence, ensuring clear, timely communication with employees and managers.</li><li>Handle employment verifications, unemployment claims, workers' comp claims, and other employee documentation.</li><li>Uphold confidentiality and data integrity within our HR and ATS systems.</li><li>Partner with the Head of HR on employee relations matters and sensitive workplace issues.</li><li>Identify, implement, and improve HR processes and internal workflows—no process is too small to make better.</li><li>Manage HR projects and drive to completion, collaborating with internal partners as appropriate.</li><li>Maintain and update employee handbook and HR policies to ensure compliance and cultural alignment.</li><li>Provide ad hoc support to the recruiting team when needed.</li><li>Take on additional HR projects and responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.</li><li>Solid understanding of U.S. and Washington employment law; multi-state experience (e.g., Florida) is a plus.</li><li>Proven ability to handle complex tasks with discretion, sound judgment, and follow-through.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and verbal/written communication.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport across all levels of the company.</li><li>Positive, proactive mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and take ownership.</li><li>Experience with HRIS, ATS, and other HR tech platforms.</li><li>Must be able to work onsite at our Kent, WA facility.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Previous experience in a startup and/or manufacturing environment strongly preferred.</li><li>Strong Project Management/Project Coordination experience</li></ul>Compensation Target Levels:  <ul><li>Level 2 range: $76,400 - $114,500</li><li>Level 3 range: $95,500 - $143,200</li></ul>Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.<div>Equal Opportunity The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status.  It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII.   It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring. Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company.  Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.  </div>

We&rsquo;ve reached a critical point in our history. Stoke is asking the tough question: How do we grow as a civilization without destroying our home? We believe a perspective from space will give us the information we need to achieve both. Space technology and satellite data help us understand the changing world around us. We are opening up access to and from orbit with our rockets designed to fly daily.

HR Generalist

<div>At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation – it reduces cost, increases availability, and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we’re able to create a truly scalable space industry.Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us.</div>Description&nbsp;Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space – and talent is at the heart of that mission. As our HR Generalist, you'll play a foundational role in supporting our growing team and building people-first programs and processes that scale with us.You'll work across the employee lifecycle to ensure every individual at Stoke feels valued, supported, and set up for success. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact by helping establish core HR practices and fostering a positive, high-performance culture as we grow.Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, helping to maintain a respectful, positive, and performance-driven workplace.</li><li>Manage and maintain our HRIS and employee records, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Partner with the recruiting team to deliver a seamless, welcoming new hire orientation and onboarding experience.</li><li>Assist in benefits and compensation administration, respond to employee inquiries and communicate proactively about offerings.</li><li>Support talent development initiatives including performance reviews, employee engagement surveys, and other programs.</li><li>Coordinate and manage leaves of absence, ensuring clear, timely communication with employees and managers.</li><li>Handle employment verifications, unemployment claims, workers' comp claims, and other employee documentation.</li><li>Uphold confidentiality and data integrity within our HR and ATS systems.</li><li>Partner with the Head of HR on employee relations matters and sensitive workplace issues.</li><li>Identify, implement, and improve HR processes and internal workflows—no process is too small to make better.</li><li>Manage HR projects and drive to completion, collaborating with internal partners as appropriate.</li><li>Maintain and update employee handbook and HR policies to ensure compliance and cultural alignment.</li><li>Provide ad hoc support to the recruiting team when needed.</li><li>Take on additional HR projects and responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.</li></ul>Qualifications&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.</li><li>Solid understanding of U.S. and Washington employment law; multi-state experience (e.g., Florida) is a plus.</li><li>Proven ability to handle complex tasks with discretion, sound judgment, and follow-through.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and verbal/written communication.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport across all levels of the company.</li><li>Positive, proactive mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and take ownership.</li><li>Experience with HRIS, ATS, and other HR tech platforms.</li><li>Must be able to work onsite at our Kent, WA facility.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Previous experience in a startup and/or manufacturing environment strongly preferred.</li><li>Strong Project Management/Project Coordination experience</li></ul>Compensation&nbsp;Target Levels:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Level 2 range: $76,400 - $114,500</li><li>Level 3 range: $95,500 - $143,200</li></ul>Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.&nbsp;Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.<div>Equal Opportunity&nbsp;The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status.&nbsp; It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII.&nbsp;&nbsp; It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.&nbsp;Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company.&nbsp; Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations.&nbsp; Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

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