Director of Talent and People

Axion Ray’s mission is to improve the quality and safety of complex engineered products—from airplanes and electric vehicles to medical devices and consumer electronics—by creating the world’s best proactive management platform powered by advanced artificial intelligence. With top-tier backing from VCs like Bessemer and strategic partners like Boeing and Raytheon, Axion Ray is uniquely positioned to address manufacturing’s toughest challenges. Our team consists of experts from Palantir, McKinsey, QuantumBlack, and other top SaaS companies, who work every day to build the future of manufacturing. If you want to shape that future with us, join our journey!We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Talent to lead our recruiting efforts and foundational People Operations, ensuring we attract and retain the world-class talent critical to our growth. This role will be approximately 70% focused on recruiting and talent acquisition, with the remaining 30% focused on broader people operations initiatives, including performance management, employee engagement, and culture-building.What You’ll DoTalent Acquisition (70%):Develop and lead a talent acquisition strategy that supports rapid team growth, including full-cycle recruiting for multiple functions.Lead a team of senior recruiters to drive effective and efficient hiring processes.Build a diverse talent pipeline and refine sourcing strategies to attract top-tier, mission-aligned candidates.Partner with Finance and Hiring Managers to create hiring plans with business stakeholders to align with company goals.Execute an outstanding candidate experience from sourcing to onboarding, establishing Axion Ray’s brand as an employer of choice.Partner with leadership to align recruitment with business priorities, leveraging data insights to inform hiring decisions and track success metrics.Lead Axion Ray’s employer branding and presence in talent markets, differentiating us within the tech industry.Demonstrate expertise in overseeing talent and HR tools and recruitment technology, optimizing hiring efficiency and effectiveness.People Operations (30%):Develop performance management programs that support high performance and employee growth, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Drive initiatives for employee engagement and retention, creating policies that strengthen culture and align with Axion Ray’s strategic objectives.Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, fostering open communication and addressing issues with professionalism.Champion Axion Ray’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals across the employee lifecycle, embedding these values into operational processes.Ensure compliance with HR best practices and regulations, staying current with industry standards.What You’ll NeedA proven track record of designing and executing end-to-end recruiting strategies that deliver results in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.Experience building and managing recruitment pipelines for diverse roles, from technical to business functions, with measurable success in filling high-impact positions.Experience partnering with leaders to shape and align hiring and people strategies with overall business goals.Strong history of using data-driven insights to optimize hiring processes, track KPIs, and continuously improve talent acquisition outcomes.Proven experience with ATS, preferrably Ashby optimization, demonstrating success in implementing or enhancing HR systems to improve recruitment processes and people operations.Track record of establishing performance management and employee engagement initiatives that improve productivity and foster a strong, inclusive culture.Proven ability to advise leadership on HR matters, resolve sensitive employee issues, and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace environment.Axion Ray’s HQ is located in Williamsburg, New York. This is a hybrid role, requiring in-office presence at least 4 days per week.Axion Ray is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Compensation Range: $175K - $210KLocationNew York, NYTypeFull timeDepartmentGeneral and AdministrationCompensation$175K – $210K • Offers EquityAxion Ray strives to be fair and competitive. We leverage market data from Pave to inform our compensation packages.