Wild West Systems, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Talent Acquisition & People Operations
Leander, TX, USA, 78641
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWild West Systems, Inc. is a defense technology startup redefining autonomous edge defense through modular, AI-powered weapon systems. They are looking for a hands-on Talent Acquisition & People Ops Lead to drive full-cycle recruiting and establish foundational HR processes.
AerospaceManufacturingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive full-cycle recruiting for machinists, mechanics, engineers, and ops roles
Build local Austin / Central Texas talent pipelines
Partner directly with leadership on hiring priorities and timing
Run tight interview loops and close candidates
Establish early-stage people ops foundations (onboarding, compliance, documentation)
Analyze trends in compensation and benefits
Partner with management to ensure strategic HR goals are aligned with business initiatives
Maintains accurate HRIS employee data
Assist with benefit selection and open enrollment
Qualification
Required
Proven recruiting or HR experience in fast-moving environments
Hands-on experience hiring technical, manufacturing, or operational roles
Strong judgment, bias for action, and comfort with ambiguity
Startup, hardware, manufacturing, or defense experience a plus
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field
Minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing facility
U.S. citizenship / ITAR-compliant status required
Preferred
SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP certification
Benefits
Full Medical, Dental and Vision
Company
Wild West Systems, Inc.
Autonomous weapons.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.12M2025-09-05Pre Seed· $0.12M
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