Director of Human Resources, Cyngn
$160-180k
+ Stock options
Office located in Menlo Park, CA
Industrial autonomous vehicle technology
Open for applications
Industrial autonomous vehicle technology
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$160-180k
+ Stock options
Office located in Menlo Park, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To help industrial organizations become more efficient, productive, and safe, addressing challenges such as labor shortages, safety incidents, and increased eCommerce demand.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in HR leadership, a deep understanding of the technology sector, and the ability to cultivate a high-performance culture
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred
- Experience with Rippling
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least three years in a leadership role, preferably in the technology sector
- Proven experience in talent management, employee relations, and organizational development
- Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think strategically and drive organizational change while rolling up sleeves and juggling priorities in a rapidly changing environment
What the job involves
- We are looking for a strategic and experienced HR Director to lead our human resources function and align HR initiatives with our business goals
- Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's business objectives, partnering with executive leadership to drive these initiatives
- Talent Management: Oversee talent acquisition, retention, and development strategies, ensuring top talent is attracted and retained. Implement performance management systems that promote employee growth and accountability
- Employee Engagement & Culture: Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture through engagement initiatives, employee feedback, and organizational development, prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Policy Development & Compliance: Design, review, and implement HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and best practices. Ensure compliance with labor laws at local, state, and federal levels
- Compensation & Benefits: Manage payroll and oversee the development of competitive compensation and benefits programs. Conduct market analysis to ensure equitable pay practices and employee satisfaction
- Training & Development: Identify organizational training needs and implement professional development programs that promote continuous learning and career advancement
- Data-Driven HR: Utilize HR analytics to measure the effectiveness of initiatives, driving data-informed decisions. Prepare and present HR metrics and reports to executive leadership
Our take
From the switch from manual driving to automatic in the 40s, and now the rise of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the past 5-10 years, cars have come a long way. The excitement of the fully automatic Tesla may have meant other AVs were overshadowed. It’s often not realised how many vehicles, from forklifts to stock chasers, are now operable in certain capacities without direct driver control.
Cyngn is a well-established company providing autonomous vehicle solutions. The company prides itself on a team of knowledgeable engineers and software engineers that make its DriveMod product easily unified with companies' current workflows, claiming “if a human driver can do it, so can DriveMod”.
Cyngn has raised significant funding since its founding in 2009, which reflects not only the quality of it's product, but the trust the industry has in it as well. It has made a number of impressive collaborations and partnerships in recent years; such as signing with US Continental to provide self-driving stock chasers, as well as working alongside Jtec Industries to bring a sophisticated cart system to its autonomous vehicle deployments, which opens new revenue opportunities for the company.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
22% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Mar 2015
$85m
SERIES C
Dec 2013
$23m
SERIES B
Total funding: $115m
Company values
- Focus on Impact - Focus on great results while looking to evolve processes that make us more efficient. Exhibit a bias toward action and avoid decision-making paralysis
- Display Curiosity - Learn rapidly and eagerly. Seek to understand our strategy, market, customers, and technology. Contribute effectively outside of your area of specialty
- Communicate Proactively - Listen well so you can fully understand. Debate and discuss with respect for your coworkers independent of their roles within the team. Maintain a calm and professional approach even in stressful situations
- Apply Good Judgement - Make sound decisions despite ambiguity. Think strategically about how decisions affect the broader team, and can clearly articulate what you are (and are not) trying to do. Strive to identify root causes, and get beyond just treating symptoms. Prioritise what must be done well now, and what can be improved later
- Demonstrate Selflessness - Be egoless when searching for the best ideas. Make time to help colleagues. Share information openly and proactively
Company HQ
Menlo Park, CA
Articles
Leadership
Lior Tal
(CEO)Previously founded Snaptu and was Director of International Growth and Partnerships at Facebook.
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