About the role
Who we are Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security. Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world. Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies.
About
the role Picogrid is seeking a Head of People to build and own our people function as we scale. As our first dedicated People hire, you'll establish the systems, processes, and operating cadence that support the entire employee lifecycle while partnering closely with leadership on performance management, organizational design, and workforce planning. We're looking for a self-driven builder who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership. You'll lead everything from onboarding and employee relations to HR operations, compliance, and employee experience, creating the foundation that allows the company to scale without adding unnecessary complexity.
Responsibilities Own the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management,
compensation,
benefits administration, employee relations, and offboarding. Own recruiting operations, partnering with hiring managers and recruiters to scale hiring while maintaining a high hiring bar. Build and scale the company's people infrastructure, including policies, processes, documentation, and operating procedures. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while maintaining HR best practices. Own the company's HRIS, employee records, people reporting, and HR operations, ensuring accuracy and operational excellence. Own performance management, employee development, and manager coaching across the organization. Own employee experience initiatives that reinforce a high-performance culture while preserving what makes Picogrid unique. Required
