VP, Human Resources

Job Description:

VP, Human Resources

Location

USA (remote)

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

HR

Compensation

• $200K – $250K • Offers Equity

The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels being considered for this position. Total compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance.

At Serve Robotics, we’re reimagining how things move in cities. Our personable sidewalk robot is our vision for the future. It’s designed to take deliveries away from congested streets, make deliveries available to more people, and benefit local businesses.

The Serve fleet has been delighting merchants, customers, and pedestrians along the way in Los Angeles while doing commercial deliveries. We’re looking for talented individuals who will grow robotic deliveries from surprising novelty to efficient ubiquity.

Who We Are

We are tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design who are pooling our skills to build the future we want to live in. We are solving real-world problems leveraging robotics, machine learning and computer vision, among other disciplines, with a mindful eye towards the end-to-end user experience. Our team is agile, diverse, and driven. We believe that the best way to solve complicated dynamic problems is collaboratively and respectfully.

We are looking for an experienced VP of HR to help us effectively manage, retain and develop a rapidly-growing high-performance team across multiple geographies. Even though we are pushing the boundaries of technological innovation, we pride ourselves on our unique and strong data-driven and people-oriented culture. Therefore, this position is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the entire executive leadership team to develop and implement the organizational, talent and HR strategies needed to support our ambitious plans.

This is a tremendous opportunity to work with an innovative, mission-driven startup and develop its leadership culture, people strategies, and growth infrastructure. This position will be a strategic partner to the executive team and a champion for our workforce. You will oversee the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on building a scalable, equitable, and mission-driven workplace culture. This role requires a balance of strategic foresight and operational execution to ensure we attract, develop, and retain top talent.

Responsibilities

• Work in close partnership with the executive team to ensure that the people, systems, and processes necessary to scale are in place

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with company goals and values, including culture, capability-building, and change management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on all people matters.

• Drive workforce planning and organizational design to support scaling and cross-functional growth.

• Roll out and maintain creative, innovative initiatives to retain and inspire high-performing talent

• Define and implement HR systems, tools, and processes that support a high performance culture

• Support and advise on recruiting efforts, from creation of job descriptions to negotiation of employment agreements

• Oversee employee relations and investigations within the organization

• Ensure compliance with applicable labor and employment laws and regulations

• Manage and oversee all immigration issues (visa and green card sponsorship, visa requests, etc.)

• Oversee employee lifecycle policies and systems: onboarding, performance management, compensation, offboarding.

• Partner with legal and finance to ensure compliance and operational excellence in HR systems and data integrity.

• Drive learning and leadership development initiatives that support career growth and organizational agility.

• Enable robust talent reviews and development plans to build bench strength for future leadership needs.

• Champion initiatives that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at all levels of the organization.

• Design and lead programs that promote psychological safety, trust, and an outstanding employee experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably at a public company.

• 5+ years in a senior leadership position.

• Deep expertise in at least 3 of the following: Executive leadership development, People Ops, L&D, Total Rewards, DEIB, Organizational Design and development

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification.

• Track record of leading organizational change and scaling HR functions from early to growth stage.

• Experience building out centralized programs and policies and implementing across the organization with measurable results

• Ability to influence through effective relationships, data and expertise

• Strategic thinker with high emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset.

• Exceptional communicator who inspires trust and aligns diverse stakeholders.

• Committed to inclusivity, transparency, and values-driven leadership.

• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, legal/regulatory environment and experience managing compliance at the federal, state and local levels, with a strong understanding of California labor law and employment practices.

Compensation Range: $200K - $250K