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Human Resources Manager

Overland AI

Overland AI

People & HR
Seattle, WA, USA
Posted on Jan 8, 2025

About Overland AI:

Overland AI builds intelligent uncrewed ground systems for defense and national security. Our autonomy stack, OverDrive, is defining the state-of-the-art for perception, planning, and control of uncrewed vehicles, enabling them to traverse and operate in any terrain, regardless of roads, in any condition. OverDrive was purpose-built for the warfighter. Through our work with DARPA and the U.S. Army, we are developing the intelligent capabilities necessary to power modern ground operations, now and for decades to come.

In a little over a year, the company has been selected for or awarded eight-figures of OTAs and other contracts across multiple services and DoD customers. We have raised over $10M in funding, led by Point72 Ventures, a top multi-billion dollar AUM defense tech investor.

Role Summary:

We’re looking for a seasoned Human Resources Manager to lead all aspects of Overland AI’s human resources operations. You will be instrumental in building and shaping our HR policies, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all day-to-day HR functions such as maintaining employee records and handling HR information systems.
  • Lead employee benefits and perks administration, including plan selection and open enrollment process, benefits compliance, and day-to-day benefits plan management.
  • Collaborate with leadership to manage compensation structure and performance management programs.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable employment, labor, and workplace safety laws and regulations. Keep up to date on the latest regulatory requirements and implement changes as necessary.
  • Develop and implement HR policies and standard operating procedures across the organization to support operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Refine and maintain the employee handbook to reflect current practices.
  • Create and execute learning and development programs that promote employee development and organization growth.
  • Oversee the hiring process from offer management to onboarding, ensuring a comprehensive onboarding plan to welcome and integrate new employees effectively.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

  • Leadership experience as an HR Manager or similar role.
  • Experience providing direction through a strong understanding of employment policies and best practices.
  • Experience in a startup environment, shaping HR operations and practices for a fast-growing company.
  • Experience leading HR policy creation to implementation.
  • HR experience with employees based in multiple states including Washington and California.
  • Detail oriented, with excellent organizational, project management, and leadership skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, confident in managing and nurturing employee relations.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity amid a fast-moving, rapidly growing business.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaborate with teams across an organization.

Location:

The preferred location for this position is Seattle, WA.

Benefits:

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.

  • The salary range for this position is $100K to $140K annually
  • Equity compensation
  • Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401k with company match
  • Parental leave