Picogrid
Head of People
El Segundo, CA
Sponsorship not specified$160k-$200kDetected 5 days ago
HRPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsHRISCadenceLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- We're looking for a self-driven builder who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership.
Responsibilities
- Own recruiting operations, partnering with hiring managers and recruiters to scale hiring while maintaining a high hiring bar.
- Build and scale the company's people infrastructure, including policies, processes, documentation, and operating procedures.
- Own the company's HRIS, employee records, people reporting, and HR operations, ensuring accuracy and operational excellence.
- Own performance management, employee development, and manager coaching across the organization.
- Own employee experience initiatives that reinforce a high-performance culture while preserving what makes Picogrid unique.
- Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world.
- Picogrid is seeking a Head of People to build and own our people function as we scale.
Requirements
- Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws with the judgment to navigate complex employee situations while balancing business and employee needs.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting technical organizations with aggressive hiring goals while maintaining a high hiring bar and strong employee experience.
- Familiarity with defense technology, aerospace, hardware, manufacturing, or another highly technical industry is a plus.
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Relocation assistance provided (if applicable)
- Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette
- Free EV charging at the HQ
Compensation
- Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year
- $160,000 - $200,000 per year plus performance incentive.
- Base salary is just one part of your total compensation package.
Benefits
- Own the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and offboarding.
- Significant stock options with a high potential upside as an early-stage company
- Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
- Paid parental leave for both parents
Company info
- Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security.
- Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies.
- You'll lead everything from onboarding and employee relations to HR operations, compliance, and employee experience, creating the foundation that allows the company to scale without adding unnecessary complexity.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
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