Role summary
Micas Networks, a leader in open networking for data centers and hyperscalers, seeks an HR & Compliance Manager to lead its HR function and compliance programs. This individual contributor role involves managing talent acquisition, onboarding, performance reviews, employee relations, and ensuring adherence to employment laws and corporate governance. The manager will also oversee HR policies, compliance audits, training, and coordinate with legal counsel and external advisors. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of HR experience are required, with a strong preference for California employment law knowledge and experience in the tech hardware, semiconductor, or networking industries.
Company Description:
Micas Networks is a leading open networking company focused on accelerating data delivery. Catering to the needs of enterprise and cloud data centers as well as hyperscalers, the company’s full portfolio of open networking products including whitebox – bare metal switches, supports various operating systems, including SONiC. Micas also offers comprehensive data center networking switch development services and custom options, leveraging R&D, engineering, and supply chain management expertise along with high-quality and capacity manufacturing capabilities. Micas is set to transform the next-generation AI networking. Our mission is to accelerate our customers' adoption of disaggregated, AI enabling networks. We are committed to innovation, putting our customers first, and operational excellence. We leverage world class ecosystem partnerships and open-source software to deliver solutions that are both leading-edge and cost-effective.
Job Description
Position Overview:
Lead the company’s day-to-day HR function, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and employee relations
Own HR and corporate compliance programs, ensuring alignment with employment laws, corporate governance obligations, and internal policies
Serve as the trusted HR and compliance advisor to leadership, managers, and employees
Build scalable HR and compliance processes in a fast-paced startup
Individual contributor role owning HR and compliance company-wide
Work closely with executive leadership, people managers, Finance, legal counsel, and external advisors Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition & HR Operations
Partner with hiring managers on headcount plans and run full-cycle recruiting, from job descriptions through offers and background checks
Lead onboarding, new-hire orientation, and offboarding
Administer benefits and open enrollment, and maintain accurate HRIS data and employee records
Performance Management & Employee Relations
Run the performance review cycle, from goal setting through calibration, including compensation and promotion reviews
Coach managers on feedback, career development, and PIPs
Handle employee relations issues and workplace investigations, and support engagement and learning programs
Employment Law & HR Compliance
Monitor federal, state, and local employment laws, with a focus on California (wage and hour, leave, pay transparency)
Own HR policies and the employee handbook, and ensure they are applied consistently
Maintain audit-ready personnel records, prepare required HR filings (e.g., EEO-1), and keep payroll and leave practices compliant
Corporate Governance & Entity Compliance
Maintain corporate records, including board and stockholder consents and minutes, and support board meetings with legal counsel
File annual reports, Statements of Information, licenses, and registrations, and coordinate U.S. and international entity compliance
Own the records retention policy and coordinate legal holds with counsel
Compliance Program, Audits & Training
Own the compliance calendar and lead risk assessments and internal audits (e.g., wage and hour, Form I-9) through corrective action
Oversee mandatory compliance training, including harassment prevention and code of conduct, and track completion
Coordinate customer and partner compliance requests (certifications, questionnaires, audits), external audits, and due diligence Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Legal Studies, or a related field; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CCEP preferred
5+ years of HR experience across recruiting, performance reviews, employee relations, and HR and corporate compliance
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws; California experience strongly preferred
Experience leading internal audits and delivering compliance training
Familiarity with HRIS, ATS, and compliance tools; intermediate Excel
Tech hardware, semiconductor, or networking experience highly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple deadlines
High ethical standards, discretion, and sound judgment with sensitive, confidential, and privileged information
HR Compliance SpecialistGlobal, a 1st Flagship Company · Irvine, CA · Onsite
