Human Resources Specialist

BrainRobotics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prosthetics innovation company in Austin is looking for an HR Specialist to enhance HR functions, focusing on recruiting, employee relations, compliance, and training. You will work with leadership to shape scalable people processes and support a positive culture within the organization. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of relevant experience in HR. This role emphasizes communication and compliance with U.S. employment laws.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience with recruiting and compensation support.
• Strong ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership in optimizing the organization structure.
• Assist in workforce allocation and headcount planning.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment across various roles.
• Oversee benefits administration and vendor coordination.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of U.S. employment law

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

BrainRobotics is a scale‑up innovator in the prosthetics industry, dedicated to enhancing lives through cutting‑edge bionic solutions. With a commitment to innovation, compassion, and accessibility, we strive to ignite the human spirit through advances in bionic mobility.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on HR Specialist to support day‑to‑day human resources functions. This role will support recruiting, compensation, training and development, employee relations, and HR compliance while contributing to the company’s continued growth.

The HR Specialist will work closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams to help build scalable people processes, strengthen organizational capability, and support a positive and high‑performing culture aligned with company values.

Key Responsibilities

• Support leadership in reviewing and optimizing the organization structure to ensure roles, reporting lines, and responsibilities are aligned with business needs.
• Assist in evaluating workforce allocation and headcount planning to ensure the structure remains efficient and scalable.
• Provide data and HR insights to help validate whether current organizational design supports company growth and operational goals.
• Support full‑cycle recruitment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and corporate roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and workforce planning needs.
• Help standardize interview processes and improve candidate experience.
• Manage onboarding processes to ensure smooth employee integration.
• Support the development and administration of compensation structures aligned with market benchmarks and company strategy.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and assist in maintaining internal equity.
• Oversee benefits administration including health insurance, retirement plans, and vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with finance to support accurate payroll processing.

Training & Development

• Support onboarding programs and required compliance training initiatives.
• Assist in performance management processes including goal setting and annual reviews.
• Help identify organizational skill gaps and coordinate development programs.
• Support leadership development and succession planning efforts.

Culture & Compliance

• Support employee engagement activities, company events, and team celebrations to strengthen workplace culture.
• Promote employee recognition initiatives and encourage cross‑team collaboration.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain and update employee handbook, policies, and internal procedures.
• Handle sensitive workplace matters with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive HR experience, including recruiting and compensation support. Experience supporting growth‑stage organizations preferred.
• HR Knowledge: Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience in medical device, manufacturing, robotics, or technology industries.
• Experience building HR processes in a startup or scale‑up environment.
• Familiarity with HR analytics and workforce planning tools.

Join Us

If you are passionate about advancing prosthetic technology and possess the expertise to bridge the gap between engineering innovation and patient‑centered product solutions, we invite you to apply to join the BrainRobotics team.

BrainRobotics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. BrainRobotics makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.