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Head of People

Head of People

CompanyArray Labs
LocationPalo Alto, CA, USA
Salary$150000 – $400000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of technical recruiting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proven track record of successfully recruiting specialized technical talent in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent ability to understand technical concepts and effectively screen candidates through resume review and technical discussions to determine skill relevance
  • Strong analytical abilities with a data-driven approach to recruiting
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while maintaining team collaboration
  • US citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leadership and individual contributors to understand technical requirements and develop hiring strategies
  • Manage the complete recruitment process including job descriptions, structuring compensation packages, conducting outreach, coordinating interviews and site visits, and negotiating offers
  • Evaluate candidates for alignment with company mission and values
  • Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies, including innovative sourcing campaigns for passive candidates from top organizations and maintaining robust talent pipelines through proactive networking and non-traditional recruiting methods
  • Turn complex technical requirements into compelling job descriptions while communicating Array Labs’ mission and technology in ways that resonate with highly specialized technical candidates
  • Design and continuously improve hiring processes to enhance candidate experience, maximize offer-to-interview ratios, and ensure rigorous, fair evaluations
  • Partner with leadership to develop comprehensive hiring plans aligned with company growth trajectory, strategic objectives, and technical needs
  • Represent Array Labs at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience recruiting for hardware engineering, specifically in radar, aerospace, electrical, FPGAs, or embedded systems
  • Background in in-house recruiting for high-growth technology or aerospace companies
  • Knowledge of the geospatial, aerospace, and/or defense industries
  • Track record of developing innovative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill technical roles
  • Familiarity with Lever or other applicant tracking systems
  • History of building strong relationships with both engineering leaders and candidates
  • Experience recruiting for a company with an exceptionally high technical bar
  • Understanding of engineering disciplines and ability to engage meaningfully with technical candidates
  • Experience in staffing business strategy for company growth that emphasizes quality of hires, process efficiency, and strong hiring manager and applicant satisfaction