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AeroVectDirector of Human Resources
AeroVect is seeking a Director of Human Resources to direct the strategy and everyday performance of the people organization. Backed by top-tier venture capital investors in…
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AeroVect is seeking a Director of Human Resources to direct the strategy and everyday performance of the people organization. Backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving, AeroVect transforms ground handling operations for major airlines and ground service providers around the globe. Operating remotely, this role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and involves guiding the leadership team, scaling HR capabilities, and ensuring managers make sound…
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AeroVect is seeking a Director of Human Resources to direct the strategy and everyday performance of the people organization. Backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving, AeroVect transforms ground handling operations for major airlines and ground service providers around the globe. Operating remotely, this role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and involves guiding the leadership team, scaling HR capabilities, and ensuring managers make sound decisions regarding personnel.
The person in this position will translate business goals into workforce strategies, manage the HR team budget, and oversee essential services such as onboarding, benefits, leave, records, and immigration coordination. Responsibilities include steering employee relations, managing performance concerns, maintaining consistent policies, and partnering with Finance on payroll, HR systems, and data controls. Additionally, the Director will oversee compensation structures, leveling, salary benchmarks, and coordinate employment requirements across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced human resources professional with a background in guiding lean functions through periods of significant organizational growth. Candidates must demonstrate practical expertise in multi-state employment regulations, employee relations, workforce planning, and compensation frameworks. Familiarity with technical and frontline teams within safety-conscious sectors is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Translate business plans into workforce and organizational recommendations in collaboration with leadership and Finance
- Manage HR delivery, team development, budget, workforce planning, and organizational design
- Direct and develop the HR team while establishing clear ownership for employee services and external partners
- Advise the Chief Operating Officer and leadership team utilizing relevant people data and practical options
- Oversee core employee services including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, leave, records, and immigration coordination
- Partner with Finance and providers to manage reliable payroll, benefits, HR systems, and employee-data controls
- Guide managers through performance issues, sensitive employee matters, and complex investigations
- Coordinate with qualified local advisers regarding employment requirements across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom
- Support the performance-review process and connect review outcomes with career-development and promotion practices
- Own compensation structures, leveling, salary bands, benchmarking, pay-review cycles, and equity administration
Requirements
- Minimum of eight years of progressive HR experience, with at least three years leading an HR team, function, or major program
- Experience building and leading a lean HR function through substantial growth, ideally to over 200 employees supporting technical and frontline personnel
- Demonstrated employee-relations background encompassing investigations, performance issues, and difficult employment decisions
- Experience handling workforce planning, organizational design, compensation structures, and talent or performance programs
- Practical knowledge of multi-state United States employment requirements and coordination with local specialists on international matters
- Experience managing HR systems and employee-data controls
- Possession of a relevant degree or equivalent experience
Qualifications
- Experience supporting teams in technology, manufacturing, aviation, robotics, aerospace, or other safety-conscious environments
- Experience working across the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom, including collaboration with local employment counsel
- Experience supporting a financing event or equity administration
- Holding an SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or a relevant master's degree
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Candidates must have eight or more years of progressive HR experience, including at least three years leading an HR team, function, or major program.
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