Whisper Aero

Head of People

Nashville or Crossville, TN

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago

ERPPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsCadenceLeadership

About the role

You will shape the people strategy behind innovative technology that is redefining electric propulsion with quiet, efficient, and scalable solutions.
Great candidates will bring not just HR leadership, but also strong business judgment and strategic thinking.
They will contribute meaningfully to discussions that extend beyond traditional People topics.

Build the leadership, organizational, and management foundations that enable Whisper Aero to grow while remaining fast, accountable, and operationally excellent.
As we grow in complexity, geography, and headcount, the VP of People will ensure our leadership capability, organizational effectiveness, workforce governance, and global people infrastructure evolve to support the company's ambitions.
Partner with the CEO and leadership team on organizational design, leadership development, succession planning, and workforce strategy.
Develop managers and leaders across the company and help raise the overall quality of leadership.
Build and lead a high-performing People team that scales alongside the business.
Maintain and update Whisper's organizational charts and succession plans where appropriate.
Reinforce cultural values and practices, working with Design to ensure these show up naturally and intuitively across the employee experience.

Build the systems, processes, tools, and operating mechanisms required to support a rapidly growing and increasingly complex business.

Whisper Aero is pioneering a more compelling and connected future by delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions.
Today's open rotor propulsion systems are challenged by safety, noise, and performance limitations at all scales.
Their innovations also enable a new generation of air moving products that can blend into the soundscapes of daily life.

Own and develop the People function, including HR business partnership, people operations, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning.

Own and develop the People function, including HR business partnership, people operations, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning.

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