Director of People & Culture

About the role

Zeno Power, a developer of nuclear batteries for frontier environments, is seeking an energetic, process-driven Director of People and Culture for its Seattle office. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, culture building and performance management, with a strong understanding of employment law and compliance. The position requires in-office presence in Seattle (South Lake Union) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with travel of 15-25%.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the onboarding process so new hires understand benefits and policies
• Grow the team leading recruitment and hiring across technical and non-technical roles
• Develop and run diversity, equity and inclusion strategies aligned with company values
• Build inclusive cultures in the Seattle and DC offices and track culture development
• Lead performance management, including goal-setting, mid-year and end-of-year reviews
• Act as primary contact for compensation and benefits and monitor benefit trends
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal labor and employment laws
• Monitor adherence to policies, issue new ones and manage disciplinary action when required

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred, in a related field such as Human Resources or Organizational Psychology
• At least 7 years of HR experience, including 3 years managing HR at a 50-100 person organization
• Experience managing company-wide DEI efforts, including external engagement
• Experience implementing talent management, compensation and benefits, and HR technology
• HRCI and/or SHRM certification preferred
• Must be a U.S. person (citizen, national or lawful permanent resident)

Required skills

• Working knowledge of employment laws and compliance issues
• Strong business acumen and leadership abilities
• Preferred: Microsoft Office Suite, Confluence and Jira

What we offer

• Salary of $140,000 - $190,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Stock options, flexible paid time off and 16 weeks of paid family leave
• 401k with employer match, employer HSA contributions and life insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, transit benefits and relocation assistance
• Professional development, employee recognition, a company-sponsored ClassPass benefit and a dog-friendly office