Head of People at RoboForce

<p><strong>Why RoboForce</strong></p> <p class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L39bd5Ef6ovvOxxXmlAlgTulg0v">RoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. The company's robots are engineered for demanding industrial environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability.</p> <div data-page-id="NhB8dZHJuo4DiqxTufHlOWjwgKc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ADBAdVwnQoBi8FxVbL1l1SnFgwh">We are looking for a Head of People to build the organization behind that mission. You will lead the function through its next stage—preparing the company to scale rapidly, raising the bar for talent and leadership, building an exceptional global organization, and making AI-native ways of working the default across the company.</div> <p class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-DtAidqn7Poxe4fxtiMblbplZg7c"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Dlpgdrkxvol7vwxLzx7lRjmtgmf" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Lead and scale the People organization.</strong> Set direction, develop the team, and raise execution quality across Recruiting, People Operations, and HRBP—preparing RoboForce for rapid growth.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HjZxd4NE7oxFD7xqGYml2PtmgSd" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Build a world-class talent engine.</strong> Strengthen workforce planning, sourcing, assessment, candidate experience, executive recruiting, and closing across technical and leadership roles.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KQc5dKogwoXoGbxjS7jlCOSRgBx" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Design the organization for scale.</strong> Partner with the leadership team on organization structure, leadership roles, succession, decision rights, spans of control, and critical talent decisions.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BxWndkv8coYKR0xITWIliDtTgRf" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Raise the management and performance bar.</strong> Build practical systems for goals, feedback, development, promotions, accountability, and leadership effectiveness.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TEGSdzL4voskx7xR9vMlqsg9gOd" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Strengthen the People foundation.</strong> Scale HRIS, payroll, benefits, immigration, onboarding, policies, compliance, employee relations, and People analytics.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ArFwdwjEroC0yXxW8m1lGHmBgZb" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Own compensation and rewards.</strong> Partner with leadership on leveling, salary bands, equity, benefits, promotion standards, and compensation reviews.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EUBYdBz7Qof44vxQuPilBI6lgVf" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Build a high-performance, inclusive culture.</strong> Embed company values into how we hire, communicate, lead, recognize performance, and resolve problems—while expanding beyond existing networks to attract exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds globally.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NH4od2sI4oxH1UxTZq3lILbug4d" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Lead AI-native organizational transformation.</strong> Partner with the leadership and functional leaders to redesign roles, workflows, skills, and operating practices around AI, measuring gains in speed, quality, decision-making, capability, and output.</div> </li> </ul> <p class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-FWYIdTfA9okxtcxa2iwli8m2ghc"><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZReVdVHtLobRMTx3ps7lUTzLgYf" data-list="bullet"> <div>8+ years of progressive People leadership experience, including leading multiple functions across Recruiting, People Operations, HRBP, organization development, or total rewards.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QrEudsErboQ58yxZ4J8lHIMcgCc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience helping a fast-growing technology company scale through significant organizational change.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GenPd5sRSocwl7x6JNmlPGWXg0f" data-list="bullet"> <div>Proven ability to recruit and close exceptional technical, research, and executive talent.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PCo6dtqp4oNXp1xPMtjlnThIghs" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong command of organization design, performance management, compensation, employee relations, and U.S. employment practices.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KeOvdYyxUovfFQx8AZyl00p6gie" data-list="bullet"> <div>Track record of building high-performing, inclusive teams and expanding talent pipelines beyond established networks.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KrDAdxFq1owXT9xDi4IlDw0rgRd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Excellent judgment and the ability to advise founders and executives through difficult talent and organizational decisions.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HJEXdljTVogb4axI0kalClVVgzf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Hands-on operating style with the ability to move between company-level strategy and detailed execution.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-R1RXd77I6oLzIUx9GB1lAvLLgoh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong interest in using AI to redesign how organizations operate, rather than treating AI adoption as a standalone initiative.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-R3nldm7nMoAG6yxgGymlsjnVgvc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Requires five days per week of in-office collaboration with the team.</div> </li> </ul> <p class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-DJD3dCUuoooLKzxuIFqlPXdEg7S"><strong>Bonus Qualifications</strong></p> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z9q5d7d2VoBGHJxRBmQlGwXSgud" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience in AI, robotics, autonomy, hardware, aerospace, or another deep-technology industry.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UV4Id25qioAjQvxRSr8lHSHDgWe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience leading People through rapid growth at a venture-backed startup.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D33jdD8BroO6uexJo5nlbAB8geh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience building globally distributed teams.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AvPkdNqQ3oNV9dxP63ElzJ26guf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience implementing AI-enabled recruiting, People Operations, or organizational workflows.</div> </li> </ul> <p class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-Hur2dMeP2owE1JxVZUkl5Pk3gwc"><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GB22dJznqod4KHxlPVMlijTIgte" data-list="bullet"> <div>Competitive stock options and equity programs.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BgpqdLs4RozyztxBLdVl9zMcgMc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Health, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PogMdXatuoPYmuxUetrlvXN4gHc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HjnJdjclaoweiTxbeq9lf0MsgZg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Lunches and dinners, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular team-building events.</div> </li> </ul> </div>