Director of Human Resources

About Lucid Bots:

Lucid Bots Inc. is an AI robotics company that extends human reach by building the world's most productive and responsible robots. Our robots allow people to perform dangerous and demanding tasks without putting human life and safety at risk.

Headquartered in Charlotte, we design, engineer, manufacture, and support our products domestically. Our current line of production-ready robots includes the Sherpa, a cleaning drone, and the Lavo Bot, a pressure-washing ground-based robot. Our products elevate safety and efficiency for customers all around the world. Lucid Bots was recently recognized as the fourth fastest-growing manufacturing company in the United States.

We are venture-backed, with multi-round investments from Y Combinator (S19 batch), Cubit Capital, Idea Fund Partners, Danu Ventures, and others. Learn more about our vision.

Our Core Values and How We Work Together:

Meeting the demands of our fast-growing venture-backed startup requires commitment from every team member—a commitment to each other, to the customers, and to the broader community. Our core values guide us in how we fulfill that commitment every day:

• Lead with Compassion – Foster an inclusive and supportive environment where people feel valued and heard.
• Grow with Purpose – Embrace learning, adaptation, and intentional decision-making.
• Win as One Team – Collaborate and share ownership of our vision and outcomes.
• Be Positive Agents of Change – Take ownership and drive impactful actions.
• Pursue Extraordinary Impact – Solve meaningful problems with innovation and effort.

Goal of This Role:

Lucid Bots is hiring its first Director of Human Resources to define and execute the long-term people strategy that enables Lucid Bots to scale while maintaining a strong, people-first culture. This is our first HR hire, meaning you will be both a builder and a strategist. You won’t just create high-level plans—you will roll up your sleeves and build the HR function from the ground up, implementing the foundational policies, programs, and structures that will support our next phase of growth.

This role reports directly to the Founder & CEO and requires an onsite presence at least 3–4 days per week at our Charlotte HQ. With our growing in-person workforce, having a senior HR leader on-site is essential to supporting both strategic planning and hands-on execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and lead the HR function from the ground up, developing the strategy and executing on critical HR initiatives.
• Develop and implement a long-term hybrid work model, balancing in-office and remote collaboration.
• Build out leveling, performance management, and career development frameworks that drive internal growth.
• Lead workforce planning and headcount strategy, ensuring alignment with OKRs and business milestones.
• Design and execute executive hiring and leadership development initiatives to scale company leadership.
• Oversee employee retention and engagement strategies, implementing programs that foster culture, performance, and long-term commitment.
• Partner with department leads and executives, providing strategic HR insights and guidance.
• Develop and implement HR policies, issue resolution protocols, and escalation paths to support a fast-moving, high-growth organization.
• Manage HR compliance and risk mitigation, ensuring adherence to employment laws across domestic and international operations.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and employee experience initiatives, ensuring competitive and equitable offerings.
• Establish internal learning and development programs, partnering with the Executive Operations Manager to provide career expansion opportunities.
• Provide training and coaching for managers, equipping them with the tools to lead effectively.
• Own the HR tech stack, ensuring systems like HRIS (Rippling) are optimized for efficiency and scalability.

Who You Are:

• A builder. You are comfortable working in an environment where you will be responsible for creating HR systems, policies, and programs from scratch.
• A hands-on leader. You are excited to take on both strategic and tactical HR work—you don’t just advise, you execute.
• A growth-minded HR expert. You thrive in high-growth environments and know how to scale HR functions alongside a rapidly growing company.
• A strong partner to leadership. You have experience working directly with executives, helping to shape a company’s people strategy.
• An advocate for culture and talent. You understand how to foster a high-performance, people-first workplace that attracts and retains top talent.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 8 years of progressive HR experience, with leadership experience in a high-growth, fast-paced company.
• Proven experience in building and scaling HR functions from the ground up.
• A strategic leader who also executes—you can set high-level strategy while staying involved in tactical implementation.
• Experience in hybrid work environments, designing policies and structures that support remote and in-office teams.
• Deep expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development.
• Strong ability to partner with executives, providing data-driven insights to guide business decisions.
• Experience overseeing HR compliance, employment law, and risk mitigation in a scaling company.
• A passion for building high-impact teams and fostering an engaging, purpose-driven workplace.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Rippling preferred but not required).
• Bonus: Experience in hardware, manufacturing, or robotics environments, understanding the HR complexities in these industries.

Why Join Lucid Bots?

• Build the foundation of a high-impact HR function at one of the fastest-growing robotics companies in the U.S.
• Shape the future of people operations at Lucid Bots in a highly autonomous leadership role.
• Work with a passionate, innovative, and ambitious team that is revolutionizing the way we work through AI and robotics.
• Make a lasting impact by creating the HR programs, policies, and culture that will define Lucid Bots’ future.
• Join a values-driven workplace that prioritizes personal and professional growth.
• Be part of a mission that matters—elevating safety, efficiency, and innovation worldwide.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Options
• 3% retirement match
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• Company employee option plan
• Other benefits

Video Submission (Optional...but is it really? 🤔)

Want to stand out? Send us a short video (under 2 minutes) explaining why you'd crush this role at Lucid Bots. Sure, you could apply without one...but that's kind of like showing up to a robot battle without a robot.

Record anywhere you like—Loom is a solid option.