Head of People & Talent Growth - NYC

Roboticsconnected; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra is seeking a people leader to build the recruiting engine, establish our people operations, design compensation programs, shape culture, and advise the founders. You will work directly with the CEO and leadership to scale a multi-state, multi-country workforce, spanning ML researchers, robotics engineers, technicians, and corporate staff.

This is a fast-paced, on-site role based in New York City requiring hands-on implementation of HR systems, payroll, benefits, onboarding, and performance

Qualifications

• Built or led the People function at a high-growth startup.
• Personally recruited exceptional technical talent.
• Experience supporting organizations with physical operations.
• Deep understanding of compensation, leveling, equity, and performance management in venture-backed companies.
• Experience implementing HR systems, payroll, benefits, and employment infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Own recruiting strategy, process, and execution across engineering, research, operations, and go-to-market.
• Design and implement the operating system for our people function: HRIS, payroll, benefits, onboarding, performance reviews, immigration, compliance, and everything else required to support a rapidly growing company.
• Design compensation and career progression: Own leveling, salary bands, equity refreshes, promotions, and performance cycles. Help ensure we can attract exceptional talent while maintaining fairness and discipline as we scale.

Skills

People leadership

Talent recruitment

HR systems

Compensation & equity

Performance management

Job description

Ultra is seeking a people leader to build the recruiting engine, establish our people operations, design compensation programs, shape culture, and advise the founders. You will work directly with the CEO and leadership to scale a multi-state, multi-country workforce, spanning ML researchers, robotics engineers, technicians, and corporate staff.

This is a fast-paced, on-site role based in New York City requiring hands-on implementation of HR systems, payroll, benefits, onboarding, and performance