Director of People Operations

What You'll Do:In your role as the Director of People & Culture, you are a key member, and trusted advisor, on the Dusty Robotics leadership team. Your mission is to drive a consistent People & Culture strategy, develop and maintain a solid operational support framework, and promote our culture through our core values and our commitment to diversity across the company. You will partner with leadership to align our people strategy to driving business results as we scale.Reporting to the CEO, you are a champion for Dusty’s mission, providing expertise and guidance in total rewards, change management, coaching/mentoring, talent development, succession planning, strategic workforce planning, performance management and organizational design as we prepare to scale. As the point of contact for employee relations you are the shepherd for Dusty’s culture and have passion for our mission and for the people that are helping to build, develop and expand that mission.Responsibilities:PeoplePartner with leadership to execute and drive employee empowerment and engagement initiatives that align to our values, vision, and missionDevelop meaningful compensation & benefits strategies that align to our core values and long-term successChampion building organizational capabilities initiatives that strengthen and reinforce Dusty’s values and maximize team capabilities in our high-performance cultureProvide timely, effective, and direct coaching to client group managers, assisting in the development of strong, contemporary leadership skills Act as an impartial advocate to ensure that all individuals receive fair and equitable treatmentCulture & DiversityChampion Dusty Robotics culture, creating and fostering an incredible employee experience and helping people do their best workProvide leadership and expertise in building on our commitment to culture, inclusion, and diversityOwn culture status metrics, insights, and communications throughout the organization; work with operating leaders to ensure successful implementation of growth and change efforts Operational FrameworkBuild and lead the people operations function to ensure simplicity and exceptional employee experiencesDefine processes for onboarding, new hire assimilation, offboarding, internal mobility, performance management, retention, compliance, employee relations, engagement, and diversity/equity/inclusionOversee relationship with IT contractor in creation of accounts and resolve technical issues with applications including Google Workspace, HubSpot, Okta and all other business applications used throughout the organizationSkill Qualifications:Strategic mindset with strong business acumen resulting in the ability to connect dots and drive HR agenda with proactive thought leadershipDemonstrated experience in making sound strategic HR decisions & assessing and coaching leadership talentStrong experience in performance management, employee development trends, and best practicesDemonstrated success managing projects and/or implementing process improvement initiatives for program cohesiveness across the organizationAbility to effectively interface and influence across and within all levels of the organizationStrong presence, seen as influential & respected by leadershipViewed as approachable and accessible, demonstrates a high degree of EQ and empathy Strong ‘storytelling’ ability, crafts a clear and engaging messageIn-depth understanding of HR law, tools and organizational frameworks, can partner well with employment attorney, as neededOutstanding communication and interpersonal skillsHigh level of optimism, initiative, creativity and empathyEducation and Experience:Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources (MHR, MILR, MBA) accredited university or college preferredMinimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in a variety of People and/or Human Resources positionsMinimum of 2+ years of experience in: a) a People and Human Resource leadership role, b) experience leading and implementing employee development programs and initiatives, and c) experience partnering with leaders, coaching in growth environments with elevated workforce performance strategiesLocationThis person will work 100% in Mountain View, California at Dusty HQ Why You Should Join:In joining our team, you’ll become an important part of a small and fast-growing company. We are daring to accomplish something big, do you want to be a critical part of Dusty's success? We are deeply committed to our mission, and we believe in removing roadblocks that distract us from reaching our goals.To that end, we offer an unlimited vacation policy, a 401k with employer match, reasonable work hours, and flexible schedules. We know that our best work happens when we feel well-rested and capable of focusing all of our energy on making Dusty successful!Strong, effective teams are composed of people with a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences who bring a variety of perspectives to their work. We actively encourage applications from a diverse pool, including those from historically under-represented groups such as women, people of color, people who identify LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and immigrants.Our Code of Conduct:Dusty Robotics exists to serve a wide variety of customers from all walks of life. We believe that our mission is best served in an environment that is friendly, safe, accepting, and free of intimidation or harassment. We do not tolerate abusive behavior.