What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of HR position at Primordial Labs?
What We Do :
Primordial Labs is building Anura, the next-generation human-machine interface. Anura allows operators to command, control, and collaborate with uncrewed systems through natural language, just like they would with a human teammate. Our job is to make it easier for warfighters to wield the power of autonomous systems on the battlefield.
Job Description :
Please Note : This is a 100% remote position that requires residence in the United States. Direct applicants only. Absolutely no recruiters.)
The Director of Human Resources will serve as a key strategic leader in shaping our organization's people strategy and culture. This role requires a hands-on, proactive operator who can design and implement HR initiatives tailored towards a rapidly growing software organization. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic vision and tactical execution to establish and oversee a high-performing HR function.
Responsibilities :
- Strategic Leadership
Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute an HR strategy that aligns with company goals and mission.
Build and implement scalable HR processes for a growing organization, including formal pay and benefits structures, promotion bands, and bonus frameworks.
Develop programs to grow and retain high-potential leaders within the organization.
Lead direct recruiting efforts to attract top talent while managing applicant pipelines.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.
Desired Qualifications
Proven track record of HR leadership, preferably scaling HR functions in smaller or startup companies, and specifically with remote employees and teams.
History of leading employees directly, including developing and coaching leaders across an organization.
Familiarity with defense technology startups or engineering-heavy teams is highly desirable.
Leads by example, builds with tenacity, strong communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills
Application Process :
We have a two-stage interview process.
The first stage is a screener which is a combination of discussion about your experience and assessment of fit for the role. You'll have plenty of time to ask detailed questions about the opportunity. This screener is generally between 30-60 minutes and we'll let you know the result within two days.
After the screener, if both sides believe it makes sense, we will set up a series of discussions / mini-interviews (generally two sessions, about 60 minutes each) with other folks on the leadership team. This will provide you with a sampling of the team and give us a feel for organizational fit from multiple perspectives. These sessions are casual, so no need to prepare anything beyond the questions you have for us.
We are committed to a low-stress interview experience and promise there will be no trick questions!