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FieldAI · 1 month ago

5.10 Human Resources Manager/Director

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Field AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world by building risk-aware, reliable, and field-ready AI systems. As the HR Manager/Director, you will play a key role in optimizing employee experiences, ensuring HR compliance, and supporting a dynamic team in a fast-paced startup environment.

Enterprise SoftwareRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics

Responsibilities

Help design and own a structured onboarding program to create a memorable, effective, and positive onboarding experience to ensure a new hire's success

Manage new hire data entry, I-9 verifications, and onboarding

Maintain and update HRIS systems throughout the employee lifecycle

Coordinate orientation, paperwork, and systems access for new hires

Ensure legal postings and notices are current and distributed to all employees

Support development, documentation, and implementation of human resources policies and procedures

Maintain up-to-date knowledge and enforcement of state and federal labor laws

Support immigration and visa processes

Maintain accurate and compliant records of employee benefits and training

Support the administration of benefits programs including 401(k), health insurance, workers’ compensation, and COBRA

Support compensation and rewards programs, including bonuses and equity processing

Audit employee files and manage electronic recordkeeping

Create and maintain folders for employees, interns, and contractors

Collaborate with leadership to support retention strategies

Handle offboarding tasks including exit interviews and system deactivation

Assist with accurate domestic and global payroll processing for exempt and nonexempt employees

Help define payroll workflows for hourly/nonexempt roles

Qualification

HRIS platformsEmployee relationsCompliance knowledgeGoogle WorkspaceProject managementDiscretionCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

Experience in a fast-paced startup environment that is rapidly growing

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field

10-15 years of HR experience with a focus on employee relations, compliance, and engagement

Experience conducting impartial and effective workplace investigations

Deep understanding of federal and California labor laws

Proficiency with Google Workspace and HRIS platforms, including PEOs (e.g., TriNet, ADP)

Discretion and ability to handle confidential information

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Strong project management and hands-on execution abilities

Collaborative mindset and ability to work with a diverse, global team

Preferred

Event planning experience (for team-building, culture events, onboarding, etc.)

Experience supporting equity plans or working closely with finance/legal on stock options

Familiarity and experience with DARPA and ITAR

Passion for robotics

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Workers’ compensation

COBRA

Company

FieldAI

FieldAI is pioneering the development of a field-proven, hardware agnostic brain technology that enables many different types of robots to operate autonomously in hazardous, offroad, and potentially harsh industrial settings – all without GPS, maps, or any pre-programmed routes.

Founded in 2023

Mission Viejo, California, USA

11-50 employees