Senior Manager/Director of People, Istari
$150-180k
+ Stock Options
Digital twin technology
Be an early applicant
Digital twin technology
1-20 employees
Be an early applicant
$150-180k
+ Stock Options
1-20 employees
Company mission
To make digital engineering ecosystems a reality where all technologies are created digitally, free from real-world costs, schedules, and environmental impacts.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will be someone who has the vision and expertise to grow and build out HR processes but can also roll up their sleeves and execute
- Experience working in the early stage, high-growth tech environment is a plus!
- 7+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on fast-growing tech or SaaS environments, including senior roles in people management
- Proven experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that drive business outcomes
- Deep understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulatory requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for building relationships at all levels of an organization
- Experience with HR technologies and data analysis to drive performance and employee engagement
- A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
What the job involves
- Istari is growing rapidly and we are looking for a Senior Manager/Director of People who is passionate about building a positive, inclusive company culture, optimizing HR processes, and supporting a high-performing team
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute people strategies that align with business goals, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and retention
- HR Operations: Manage day-to-day HR functions, including performance management, benefits, and compliance, ensuring operational excellence and scalability
- Talent Acquisition & Development: Lead full-cycle recruiting for all positions, partnering with leaders to identify and attract top talent. Support employee development and design career progression frameworks
- Culture Building: Champion our company culture, fostering a positive, inclusive environment. Plan and execute initiatives that enhance team cohesion, productivity, and employee satisfaction
- Data-Driven Insights: Utilize HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making, track progress, and continuously improve HR strategies
- Employee Relations: Act as a trusted resource for all employees, resolving issues effectively and helping to maintain a collaborative, supportive work environment
Our take
Digital twins – virtual representations of objects or systems that span their whole lifecycles, and are updated from real-time data – allow for simulations and performance reviews of physical objects to be run effectively in the digital world. This reduces the cost, environmental impact, and waste associated with testing projects in the real world.
Istari is a company “building the engineering metaverse”, with its advanced but simple-to-implement digital twin technology. Currently in development, with an open waiting list for early access, its platform will enable teams to design, test, and learn faster – coming to informed decisions much quicker than with physical test environments.
Emerging from stealth in early 2023, with impressive funding to boot, it can be assumed that the company is focussed on pushing forward with product development. Its ultimate aim is to revolutionize the field of digital engineering, to a point where all technology is created, tested, and even certified through modelling and simulation.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (1 round)
Feb 2023
$13m
SEED
Total funding: $13m
Company benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Flexible paid time off
- All positions are eligible for remote work
- 11 paid holidays
- Generous technology stipend for optimizing your home office
Company values
- Purposeful Autonomy: We self-motivate and self-organize. Our autonomy is measured, goal-oriented, and results-driven. Our flat structure and lack of meeting clutter empower individuals and teams to be proactive.
- Radical Transparency: We believe in honest-but-kind communication, transparency, and open-door policies. We love learning about challenges and tackling them early, not hearing good or bad news late.
- Continual Curiosity: We love learning to do things ourselves. When we make breakthroughs, we write them down. We ask, read, share, teach – even watch YouTube videos – to learn new skills to solve problems.
Company HQ
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Leadership
Will Roper
(CEO)Member of the Defense Innovation Board. Distinguished Professor of the Practice at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Advisor and Board Member at a number of companies.
Christopher Benson
(CTO)Senior Systems Engineer with the US Air Force. Previously founded ELLO, AFWERX, StartLabs, and Ring Theory.
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