Vice President of People Operations, Dusty
Office located in Mountain View, CA
Robot-powered tools for the modern construction workforce
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Robot-powered tools for the modern construction workforce
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in Mountain View, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To revolutionize the construction industry through the power of innovation and automation.
Role
Who you are
- Strategic Thinker: You have a strong business acumen and can connect HR strategies with organizational goals, driving results that matter
- Results-Oriented Leader: You are a collaborator who is able to leverage the skills of professionals across the business (e.g., legal, ops) to drive impactful solutions while knowing your limits
- Authentic & Approachable: You’re a strong communicator with an executive presence who can balance being polished with being genuine and accessible
- Experienced in Scaling Businesses: You’ve led HR functions at organizations in growth mode and have the patience to navigate complex challenges as the company scales
- Culture Champion: You have a passion for nurturing a healthy and vibrant company culture where employees feel valued, included, and engaged
- Legal & Compliance Expert: You are knowledgeable about employment law and experienced in navigating legal complexities related to HR matters
- Excellent Coach: You are adept at coaching managers and executives through complex challenges, helping them grow as leaders and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of scaling businesses
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 7 years in a senior HR or People Operations role
- Proven track record in developing and implementing successful people strategies in high-growth environments
- Significant experience in legal compliance, employee relations, talent management, and organizational development
- Strong strategic mindset with the ability to execute and drive results
- Expertise in talent management, performance management, and employee engagement
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- High emotional intelligence (EQ) and the ability to connect with people at all levels of the organization
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues
- Ability to influence and partner with leadership to drive organizational change
- Experience with contract negotiations (a plus)
- Experience with Mergers and acquisitions, blending populations during organizational growth or similar experience (a plus)
What the job involves
- Reporting to the CEO, the VP of People Operations will be integral to shaping and executing our people strategy to ensure Dusty Robotics continues to grow and thrive.
- This individual will drive talent management, employee engagement, legal compliance, and organizational development, while keeping a sharp focus on business results.
- The VP will be responsible for aligning people processes with our business goals, developing and retaining talent, and ensuring a culture that thrives as we scale
- Maximize organizational efficiency through best-in-class HR practices
- Develop and streamline onboarding, performance management, coaching, and retention strategies
- Build a fair and effective compensation plan that meets the needs of both the organization and its employees
- Ensure compliance with all legal requirements
- Foster a unified culture where all employees are aligned with the company’s mission, values, and vision
- People Operations & Organizational Development:
- Lead the design, development, and execution of people programs that align with Dusty Robotics’ growth, including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, learning and development, and succession planning
- Provide strategic guidance and leadership to department heads, ensuring their teams have the tools, support, and resources needed for success
- Implement effective employee engagement initiatives to maintain a positive and inclusive culture
- Develop and maintain programs for career pathing, mentoring, and leadership development
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on all matters related to people operations, culture, and organizational development
- Act as a thought partner and challenge the status quo when appropriate, offering data-driven insights and solutions to improve performance and culture
- Coach and mentor managers and leaders across the organization to strengthen their leadership capabilities and foster a growth-oriented mindset
- Legal & Compliance:Act as the legal lead for people-related issues, ensuring the company adheres to all applicable employment laws and regulations
- Work closely with legal counsel to address any employee relations issues, ensuring fair and transparent processes for conflict resolution
- Regularly audit HR processes and systems to ensure compliance with both local and federal labor laws
- Culture & Diversity:
- Champion the culture and values of Dusty Robotics, ensuring they are embedded in all aspects of the employee experience
- Foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all employees feel valued and have equal opportunities for growth
- Oversee culture-related initiatives such as employee recognition, team-building activities, and company-wide communication efforts to ensure alignment with our mission and values
- Employee Experience & Performance Management:
- Drive the creation and refinement of performance management systems that encourage continuous feedback, learning, and growth for all employees
- Ensure seamless onboarding, offboarding, and internal mobility processes to create a positive experience at every stage of the employee lifecycle
- Work closely with the talent acquisition team to attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent in alignment with the company’s strategic goals
Our take
The US construction sector is at a crisis point. Costs are rising, as is demand for buildings, this is combined with major sector short staffing, and the persistent issues of budget bloat and delayed completion dates that plague the majority of projects.
Dusty has designed a hyper-specific, high-demand robot for the construction industry. It’s an automated printing machine that lays down full-scale floor markings for construction projects, with 1mm accuracy and rich floor lines and labelling capabilities (now including QR codes). This is a task normally carried out manually, with chalk, so Dusty’s solution offers substantial benefits in terms of accuracy, saved time, and ultimately saved costs.
Because the construction sector has resisted automation for so long, Dusty is an early entrant to a pretty uncluttered market. Firstly, it’s meant the company has been able to rapidly whip up lucrative contracts with dozens of national construction companies like DPR and Swinerton. Secondly, it means the highly pedigreed development team has a comfortable scope to bring new robots to what’s expected to be an especially cash-flush, international market over the years to come.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Apr 2024
$70m
LATE VC
Jun 2023
$13m
LATE VC
Total funding: $260m
Company values
- Professionalism: Dusty’s contractor-grade solutions are the tool of choice for professionals. On the job site, Dusty looks and acts professional. In the office, we treat each other with respect
- Trust: Our tools are used for mission-critical work on the most demanding jobs. Contractors trust Dusty to deliver. Within our team, we create a safe environment and trust each person to do their part to make us successful
- Simplicity: Our products are easy to use by anyone in the construction industry. We value simple engineering designs that are easy to understand, build, and maintain. We communicate with each other using plain, clear language
- Playfulness: Our products are fun to use and full of personality. We approach our work with a sense of lighthearted humor, without taking ourselves too seriously. We believe that creative, out-of-the-box thinking leads to better outcomes
Company HQ
Mountain View, CA
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Leadership
Tessa Lau
(Co-Founder & CEO)Spent over a decade in Research at IBM, then Willow Garage. They then co-founded Savioke where they served as CTO and Chief Robot Whisperer until co-founding Dusty Robotics.
Philipp Herget
(Co-Founder & CTO)Spent nearly a decade as an Advanced Scientist/Engineer at IBM, before spending 3 years as a Robotics Lead at Savioke.
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