Founding HR

Founding HR Lightwheel Limited Mountain View, CA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications HR policy development Benefits strategy management Startup experience HR legal compliance Employment & labor law Mid-level Full cycle recruiting 3 years Implementing HR recruitment processes Recruiting Organizational skills Employee engagement Communication skills Full Job Description Company Overview We are a fast-growing deep-tech company focused on Embodied AI and Robotics, delivering high-quality data solutions across real-world data collection, data annotation, and large-scale simulation-based synthetic data. Our customers include leading global technology companies, advanced AI labs, and robotics innovators, and we work closely with R D teams building next-generation embodied intelligence systems About the Role We are looking for a Founding HR / People Operations leader to build and scale our US team. This role will own recruiting, people operations, and culture building across the US and India teams. What You'll Do  Lead end-to-end recruiting for US-based roles (engineering, GTM, etc.)  Build and manage HR processes, policies, and compliance  Design and implement benefits programs  Support culture building and team engagement  Partner with global teams (US, India, China) to scale operations What We're Looking For  3-5 years of experience in HR / People Ops / Talent  Experience in startup or high-growth environments  Strong ownership mindset — able to build from 0 to 1  Familiarity with US employment regulations and HR practices  Excellent communication and organizational skills