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Head of People
Company | Array Labs |
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Location | Palo Alto, CA, USA |
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Salary | $150000 – $400000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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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