People Operations Leader for Hardware & Deep-Tech Growth

Atomic Machines Inc.; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

Atomic Machines Inc. is seeking a strategic leader to design and run the next generation of People Operations. You’ll own the full employee lifecycle, scale infrastructure and programs, and partner with executive leadership across Bay Area locations.

You’ll build processes, systems, and governance for a diverse workforce spanning engineering, manufacturing, and R&D, with a focus on hardware-specific needs and trust in AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive People Operations leadership experience.
• Experience building People Ops in hardware, manufacturing or deep-tech.
• Strong expertise in HRIS implementation and scalable processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead People Operations, People Programs, HR systems and employee experience initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership to align programs with growth and business priorities.
• Evaluate AI tools, modernize processes, and maintain data governance.

Skills

People Operations leadership

Hardware/deep-tech experience

HR systems design

Cross-functional partnerships

First principles thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Atomic Machines Inc. is seeking a strategic leader to design and run the next generation of People Operations. You’ll own the full employee lifecycle, scale infrastructure and programs, and partner with executive leadership across Bay Area locations.

You’ll build processes, systems, and governance for a diverse workforce spanning engineering, manufacturing, and R&D, with a focus on hardware-specific needs and trust in AI-enabled workflows.