Director of Human Resource, Zilliz
$180-230k
+ Equity + Bonus
Office located in Redwood City, CA
Vector database for production-ready AI
Posted today
Vector database for production-ready AI
101-200 employees
Posted today
$180-230k
+ Equity + Bonus
Office located in Redwood City, CA
101-200 employees
Company mission
To democratize AI, Zilliz is committed to simplifying data management for AI applications and making vector databases accessible to every organization.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience with hands-on expertise across multiple HR functions (talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation & benefits, organizational development, employee lifecycle management, etc.)
- Demonstrated systems-level understanding of HR business operations and their strategic impact on organizational success
- Proven track record of leading teams through periods of rapid growth and organizational scaling
- Experience in mature, established organizations with sophisticated HR practices and governance structures
- Startup or high-growth company experience is a strong plus, particularly in navigating ambiguity and building HR infrastructure from the ground up
- Background in technology or SaaS companies preferred, with understanding of global talent markets
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability with a demonstrable "can-do" attitude and results-oriented approach
- Pragmatic leader who balances strategic vision with operational execution—hands-on approach with strategic perspective
- Proven ability to roll up sleeves and tackle hands-on work while maintaining strategic oversight
- Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with comfort in ambiguity and rapid change
- Excellent cross-cultural communication skills with experience managing geographically distributed teams
- Resilient problem-solver who can pivot quickly while maintaining quality and team morale
What the job involves
- Develop and execute comprehensive talent strategies for North American and European markets to support aggressive business growth in key regions
- Lead recruiting teams in establishing diversified talent acquisition channels and building a globally competitive employer brand
- Continuously optimize recruitment strategies based on business needs and market insights, ensuring timely fulfillment of critical roles with exceptional quality standards
- Serve as a trusted business partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing strategic HR perspective through consultative approach
- Actively participate in major business decision-making processes, leveraging data-driven methodologies to inform organizational development strategies
- Proactively identify and resolve people-related challenges that impact business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness and performance
- Systematically diagnose and optimize critical HR process touchpoints based on existing operational frameworks
- Build highly scalable human resources management systems that maintain operational excellence during rapid growth phases
- Design and implement standardized HR operational processes to support efficient collaboration across global teams
- Deeply understand and champion Zilliz's core values, ensuring effective cultural integration across diverse, multinational teams
- Design culture-building initiatives and employee experience enhancement programs to strengthen team cohesion and organizational commitment
- Establish cultural assessment and feedback mechanisms to continuously optimize organizational culture and workplace environment
Our take
Vector databases have become essential for powering advanced AI applications, which demand high recall, low latency, and robust throughput. Zilliz has positioned itself at the forefront of this field with its vector database management system, Milvus.
Building on its initial success, Zilliz recently released Milvus 2.4m which significantly enhances vector search capabilities. This latest version introduced GPU indexing, leveraging NVIDIA's CUDA-Accelerated Graph Index for Vector Retrieval (CAGRA) which outperforms traditional CPU-based indexes like HNSW.
Zilliz's commitment to innovation is further demonstrated by the expansion of its Hybrid Search capabilities, including a beta version of sparse vector embeddings for more accurate and semantically rich searches. These advancements, along with the evolution of Zilliz Cloud, emphasise the company's dedication to pushing the boundaries of what vector databases can achieve and make the future of the company an exciting one.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Aug 2022
$60m
SERIES B
Nov 2020
$43m
SERIES B
Total funding: $113m
Company benefits
- Equity
- Regular bonus and equity refresh opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, and sick days
- Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
- Hybrid work model/Remote work opportunities available
Company HQ
Centennial, Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Charles Xie
(CEO)Previously worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Oracle, before creating The Milvus Project. Serves on the governing board of the LF AI & Data Foundation.
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