Shape people strategy. Craft a people roadmap that aligns headcount, capabilities, and culture with Amperesand’s commercial milestones.
Architect talent systems. Design and continuously improve recruiting, performance, compensation, equity, and learning frameworks that can scale from ~40 employees today to several hundred.
Champion culture & engagement. Embed our values of innovation, safety, and sustainability into day‑to‑day rituals, driving high eNPS, and low regrettable attrition.
Steward compliance & risk. Interpret and apply federal, California, Nevada, and local employment laws; oversee employee‑relations investigations and craft policies that stand up to regulatory scrutiny.
Advise leadership. Serve as coach and thought‑partner to the leadership team and to functional heads on organizational design, succession, and change management.
Lead HR operations. Oversee payroll, benefits, HRIS selection, equity administration, and cross‑border mobility (U.S. ↔ Singapore).
Build the People team. Recruit, mentor, and inspire a small but mighty HR/Talent squad, setting clear OKR's, and fostering professional growth.
Prior top‑seat experience. Previously held the Head of People/VP of HR role at a venture‑backed startup, ideally scaling from Series A/B to triple‑digit headcount
Expert command of U.S. employment law. Deep, hands‑on knowledge of wage‑and‑hour, leave, EEO, OSHA, immigration, and multi‑state requirements, with special fluency in California regulations
Unrestricted work authorization. Already eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available
Broad HR toolkit across talent acquisition, total rewards, performance, ER, L&D, and DEI
Demonstrated success building programs in a hardware, cleantech, deep‑tech, or manufacturing environment
Data‑savvy mindset with the ability to turn HR metrics into board‑level narratives
Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills to win trust from production‑floor technicians to PhD engineers to investors
Willingness to travel between Reno, the Bay Area, and Singapore
Amperesand is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.