HR & Office Manager, Machina Labs
$100-140k
+ Stock Options
Office located in Chatsworth, CA
Manufacturing robotics & AI technology
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Manufacturing robotics & AI technology
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$100-140k
+ Stock Options
Office located in Chatsworth, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the development and adoption of advanced sensors, controls, platforms and models that will enable the next generation of manufacturing.
Role
Who you are
- Experience: 3-5 years in a similar role with a mix of office management and HR responsibilities. Experience in a technology or manufacturing environment is a plus
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Knowledge of HR principles, benefits administration, and payroll processes
- Ability to manage vendor relationships and office supplies effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and HR software (e.g., Gusto, Rippling, ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, BambooHR, or similar)
- Event planning and employee engagement experience
- Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, growing environment
- Positive attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving
What the job involves
- We are a growing technology and manufacturing company based in Chatsworth, CA, with a dedicated team of 65 employees
- We are looking for a dynamic HR & Office Manager to play a critical role in managing day-to-day operations, fostering a positive employee experience, and supporting HR initiatives
- The HR & Office Manager will be responsible for overseeing a range of office management and HR Operations support across various functions
- This dual role involves ensuring the smooth operation of the office environment while also owning HR operations such as benefits administration, payroll support, performance management, and recruitmentassistance
- The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and able to balance the needs of office management with HR tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Orientation & Onboarding: Coordinate the new hire onboarding process, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for all new employees. Provide necessary training on office procedures, benefits, and company culture
- Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies. Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and enrollment
- Workers Compensation: Administer the company’s workers comp program ensuring compliance, reporting, ongoing training
- Payroll Support: Assist the payroll department with timekeeping and data entry for payroll processing. Ensure all necessary documents are completed for payroll and benefit deductions
- HR Operations: Support HR processes including employee record management, compliance with federal contracting regulations, wiki management, HR system admin, and other HR administrative functions
- Guest & Phone Management: Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and manage incoming calls. Greet guests professionally, ensure they are checked in, and direct them appropriately
- Office Upkeep & Vendor Management: Oversee office cleanliness and maintenance, including coordinating with vendors for office supplies, cleaning, and equipment maintenance. Ensure the office environment is organized and functional
- Employee Experience & Event Planning: Plan and organize company events, team-building activities, and celebrations (e.g., birthdays, holidays, team outings). Ensure a positive, engaging work environment for employees
- Kitchen Restocking & Supplies Management: Monitor and maintain the office kitchen, restocking snacks, beverages, and supplies. Ensure the kitchen area is tidy and stocked for employee use
Our take
Machina Labs provides robotics and AI technology for the manufacturing industry, aiming to increase the speed of design lifecycles, whilst making them more flexible and of higher quality. The company leverages AI-driven robotics to automate tasks that otherwise require human interruption, with AI also being used to improve the cost efficiency, reusability, reliability, and sustainability of manufacturing cycles.
Whilst AI-driven robotics in the manufacturing industry is becoming increasingly common, Machina Labs has taken the unique approach of leveraging AI to identify opportunities for design lifecycle innovation. The company received early endorsements from partnerships with the US Air Force and NASA, as it has shown great potential for disruption.
The company has also drawn in several investments which has supported the acceleration of growth to meet customer demand, while also expanding a its range of alloys. Its continues to make impressive partnerships and overall the future looks bright for Machina Labs.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jun 2020
$50m
LATE VC
Total funding: $50m
Company benefits
- Remote Work Opportunities
Company HQ
Chatsworth, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Edward Mehr
(Co-Founder & CEO)Experience as Program Manager for Relativity's Large Envelope Metal 3D Printing from 2016 to 2018. Data Science Advisor for Bird from 2018 to 2019, and Technical Advisor for Insight Data Science from 2019 to 2021.
Babak Raeisinia
(Co-Founder & Head of Partnerships)Initially served as the company's CTO until 2022. Experience as US Business Development Manager and Senior Alloy Design Engineer for Alloyed from 2017 to 2019. Principal of NEOS since 2019.
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