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
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 careers@burnbot.com 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 careers@burnbot.com.
