HR Business Partner, Saronic
With opportunities for performance-based bonuses with opportunities + Equity options
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Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
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Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
With opportunities for performance-based bonuses with opportunities + Equity options
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To redefine maritime superiority.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a consultative or partner role
- Strong business acumen and ability to connect HR strategy to operational goals
- Deep understanding of employee relations, performance management, and organizational development
- Skilled communicator with strong coaching, influencing, and interpersonal skills
- Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities
- Experience in startup or high-growth settings is a plus
- Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Occasional standing and walking within the office
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
What the job involves
- As an HR Business Partner at Saronic, you will serve as a strategic advisor and partner to specific departments across the organization
- This role is designed to provide proactive, high-impact HR support aligned with business goals
- You will collaborate closely with leaders to develop workforce strategies, support team performance and development, and help guide organizational change
- While maintaining a solid understanding of core HR functions, your focus will be on building strong partnerships and coaching leaders to foster a high-performing, mission-aligned culture
- Serve as the primary HR point of contact for assigned departments, developing strong relationships with business leaders and teams
- Understand team objectives and workforce challenges to anticipate needs and proactively provide solutions
- Advise and coach managers on organizational design, workforce planning, team effectiveness, and leadership development
- Partner with leaders to identify and address engagement drivers within teams
- Support retention and development strategies that align with Saronic’s mission and growth
- Facilitate feedback loops through listening sessions, surveys, and action planning
- Guide teams through goal setting, performance review cycles, and continuous feedback practices
- Support succession planning and career development conversations
- Coach managers through employee relations matters with a focus on growth and accountability
- Maintain working knowledge of relevant federal and state labor laws, especially those applicable to the defense sector
- Ensure accurate documentation, consistency, and compliance in partnership with HR Operations
- Contribute to company-wide HR initiatives, including policy development, compensation reviews, and organizational change
- Collaborate on developing tools, processes, and communications that enhance manager capability and employee experience
- Use HRIS tools and data insights to inform decisions and influence strategies
Our take
Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are vehicles which operate at the surface of the water without a crew and can be used in oceanography and environmental monitoring, as well as for cargo transport or military applications. Saronic is a company developing USVs to have enhanced awareness and improved survivability, to be employed in maritime security.
Saronic's vehicles are designed to be smarter than previous models, with capabilities including adaptive path planning, multichannel communication, and the ability to better identify and track targets through a combination of passive sensors and advanced algorithms. The company has raised significant funding that will be used to accelerate R&D as it expands manufacturing capacity in anticipation of demand for rapid production in the future.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2025
$600m
SERIES C
Jul 2024
$175m
SERIES B
Total funding: $845m
Company HQ
South Manchaca, Austin, TX
Leadership
Dino Mavrookas
(Co-Founder & CEO)Board Member of the Navy SEAL Foundation, and former Entrepreneur In Residence at 8VC. Spent 11 years as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy, from 2004 to 2015.
Rob Lehman
(Co-Founder & CCO)Founder of 9 Line Solutions, who is also a Communications Officer in the US Marine Corps. Previously the Chair and CEO of Temeku Technologies.
Vibhav Altekar
(Co-Founder)Former Advisor and Angel Investor for Standard Metrics and Chef Robotics. Spent 4 years working in Machine Learning at Anduril Industries.
Doug Lambert
(Co-Founder)Former VP of Engineering at Terradepth. Before that, worked at Liquid Robotics for a total 8 years, ultimately as Head of Engineering.
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