HR Generalist

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a “HR Generalist ”. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: HR Business Partner

Your role in the mission:

Type One Energy are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our HR function. In this role, you will serve as a central point of contact for employees, managers, and external partners, ensuring seamless execution of HR operations and programs across the employee lifecycle. This is a hands-on position with broad responsibilities spanning onboarding, engagement, talent acquisition, learning and development, HR systems, policy management, and compliance.

The HR Generalist will play a critical role in shaping the employee experience—from the moment a new hire joins the company, through their career development, to their successful transition upon exit. You will partner closely with office managers, business leaders, and the HR team to implement initiatives that foster engagement, strengthen organizational culture, and drive operational excellence.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including coordination with HRIS systems, IT, and office managers.

• Lead employee orientation programs to ensure a positive new hire experience.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Partner with office managers to support engagement initiatives.

• Assist in the development and execution of employee recognition programs.

Learning & Development

• Manage and maintain the learning catalog; assign and track employee trainings.

• Support performance management processes and tools.

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Lead in resume screening, candidate assessments, and interview coordination.

• Provide back-up support for applicant tracking system (ATS) management.

• Support recruiting efforts through conference participation and career fairs.

HR Systems & Data Management

• Admin for HRIS Platforms.

• Ensure data accuracy and compliance in HR systems.

• Serve as back-up for payroll processing.

Special Projects and Initiatives

• Assist in building and implementing a global internship and co-op program.

• Policy and handbook development and maintenance.

• Contribute to additional HR projects as assigned.

• Support partnerships with external organizations

• Partner with the DEIA Committee to drive HR-related diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist role.
  
• Experience with HRIS systems and PEO Models (Payworks, TriNet, or similar platforms).
  
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and compliance requirements (I-9, payroll, policies).
  
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
  
• Collaborative, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

We offer:

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

• Stock and share options 📈
• Relocation allowance 💰
• Insurance plans 🩺
• 401k retirement options 💸
• And many more great voluntary benefits 👀

Embrace the mission by submitting your application on our careers page, then head over to our website to learn more about the revolutionary team behind Stellarator technology.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.