Director of People & Culture

Director of People & Culture BurnBot, Inc. - 2.3 South San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $160,000 - $190,000 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Employee onboarding Managing human resources teams Organization design Benefits strategy management Operational management Employee engagement program (employee development activity) Performance management strategy Talent acquisition HR legal compliance Employee data management Internal employee customer service Vendor communication Developing new training programs New hire orientation Employment law in talent management HR business partner employee support Employee engagement Cross-functional collaboration Employee relations strategy Strategic thinking in HR leadership Senior leadership Strategic workforce planning Full Job Description About BurnBot BurnBot provides systematic fuels treatment services to prevent destructive wildfires. We're firefighters, scientists, engineers, prescribed fire practitioners, ecologists, and community members who are answering the call to scale fuel treatment capacity. Our modern fuel treatment system recognizes and supports conservation efforts with a clean, smoke-free process. We need technology to amplify our workforces with targeted use of synthetic fire to treat fuel loads 10x faster than previously possible. The Role We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of People & Culture to build and lead a world-class HR function at BurnBot. This leader will partner closely with our Head of Legal, People and Safety to shape company culture, scale the organization globally, and ensure we attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. This role is an exempt role with a salary range of $160,000 - $190,000. However, we do consider many factors when creating job offers, including (but not limited to), the role, location, responsibilities, experience, training, education, and skillset. Required Skills Define and execute a comprehensive People & Culture strategy aligned with BurnBot's business goals and growth trajectory Serve as a trusted advisor on leadership effectiveness, organizational design & development, workforce planning, and culture Ensure consistent, high-quality HR delivery across the organization

Supportive Work Environment:

Create and maintain a supportive work environment across the organization

Culture Development:

Develop a positive, mission-driven culture through employee satisfaction and engagement

People Support:

Provide support to employees through problem-solving and addressing employment-related inquiries

Training and Development:

Create and drive training programs compliant with BurnBot's mission and culture, including orientation and department-specific training

People Operations:

Manage HRIS, performance management processes, administrative compliance, and total rewards

Benefits Administration:

Drive benefits administration, including open enrollment and vendor relationships

Location and Schedule:

Working in the South San Francisco office as needed Other duties as assigned Qualifications Passion for BurnBot's mission Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources or equivalent with Master's degree or relevant certification preferred 10+ years of HR experience, with 2-3 years of leadership experience and people management Progressive HR experience, including time in a business partnering role supporting senior leaders (Sr. Directors and VP's)

Strategic Partnering Skills:

Proven ability to align people strategies with business objectives, influencing leaders and driving outcomes Experience collaborating across departments, multiple locations, and time zones Working knowledge of US federal, state (California, Nevada and Oregon) and local employment laws and benefits Highly analytical and metrics driven, with strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent customer service skills. Including listening, responding and assisting with a positive, of service mindset High level of integrity and dependability with a strong bias for action and accountability Physical ability to lift/push/pull weights of up to 25 lbs with regularity and sit for long periods of time It would be cool if you had… PHRca Certification Organizational experience with both corporate and field operations/service teams Experience in a high growth startup Experience building culture in distributed or hybrid organizations Still interested? Please apply by sending your resume to or by visiting Burnbot.com. Burnbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with one or more disabilities, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 650-342-0646 or .