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Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

AvathonPleasanton, CA, US
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Director Of Human Resources

Avathon is revolutionizing industrial AI with a powerful platform that enables businesses to harness the full potential of their operational data. Our technology seamlessly integrates and contextualizes siloed datasets, providing a 360-degree operational view that enhances decision-making and efficiency. With advanced capabilities like digital twins, natural language processing, normal behavior modeling, and machine vision, we create real-time virtual replicas of physical assets, enabling predictive maintenance, performance simulation, and operational optimization. Our AI-driven models empower companies with scalable solutions for anomaly detection, performance forecasting, and asset lifetime extensionall tailored to the complexities of industrial environments.

The Director Of Human Resources will be a strategic partner to the leadership team and a key architect of Avathon's people and culture strategy. This role requires a visionary HR leader who can balance long-term organizational design and workforce planning with the operational execution of day-to-day HR functions. You will oversee all aspects of HR Strategic leadership and development to employee engagement, performance management, and compliance while fostering a culture that reflects Avathon's mission, values, and growth ambitions. This role requires someone who thrives in the fast-paced and dynamic nature of a startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & People Strategy

  • Partner with the executive team to design and implement a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with Avathon's growth, innovation goals, and evolving business priorities.
  • Translate business objectives into actionable people initiatives across organizational design, workforce planning, capability building, and culture transformation.
  • Lead strategic workforce planning initiatives to ensure the right talent, skills, and leadership capabilities are in place to meet future business needs.
  • Advise the leadership team on change management strategies, talent trends, and organizational effectiveness to drive scalable growth.
  • Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives as foundational pillars of Avathon's culture and talent strategy.

Learning, Development & Leadership Growth

  • Design and implement a robust Learning & Development (L&D) strategy that supports continuous growth, innovation, and leadership excellence across all levels.
  • Establish structured career pathways, competency frameworks, and leadership pipelines to enable internal mobility and succession planning.
  • Build programs for leadership development, manager enablement, technical skill-building, and cross-functional collaboration tailored to a high-growth AI environment.
  • Introduce mentorship, coaching, and peer learning programs that foster a culture of ongoing development and knowledge sharing.
  • Partner with department heads to identify capability gaps and design targeted learning interventions that align with evolving organizational needs.
  • Measure the impact of L&D initiatives and use insights to continuously improve program design and outcomes.
  • Talent Acquisition & Organizational Development

  • Build and lead recruiting strategies to attract top talent across engineering, product, GTM, Sales.
  • Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, streamline interview processes, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.
  • Lead organizational design initiatives to optimize structure, clarify roles, and support collaboration across hybrid and global teams.
  • Culture & Employee Engagement

  • Champion a people-first culture that prioritizes inclusivity, innovation, accountability, and continuous feedback.
  • Lead initiatives to strengthen engagement, recognition, and retention through programs that enhance employee experience and organizational health.
  • Foster a high-performance environment with clear performance metrics, career development plans, and continuous feedback mechanisms.
  • Global HR Oversight U.S. and India

  • Collaborate with and provide leadership oversight to the India HR team, ensuring alignment with global people strategies, policies, and cultural initiatives.
  • Support the India team in implementing HR best practices in areas such as talent acquisition, employee engagement, compliance, payroll, and benefits administration.
  • Facilitate consistent communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing between U.S. and India HR functions to maintain unified standards and practices.
  • Monitor regional compliance with employment laws and ensure that policies are updated to meet local and global regulatory requirements.
  • Should be comfortable with up to 20% travel, including periodic visits to our India location as required.
  • HR Operations & Compliance

  • Oversee HR policies, benefits, compensation, and payroll in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Establish and refine scalable HR systems, processes, and data analytics capabilities to support a growing workforce.
  • Monitor and report on key HR metrics to enable data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR role at a technology or fast-scaling company.
  • Demonstrated success in designing and executing strategic people and L&D initiatives that supported organizational growth.
  • Proven experience building and scaling HR functions from early stage to mature operations.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business goals into people strategies.
  • Deep expertise in organizational design, leadership development, workforce planning, and talent management.
  • Strong understanding of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
  • Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (master's degree or SHRM-SCP preferred).
  • This role is an On-Site position. Candidates must be based in the Bay Area and are expected to report to our Pleasanton headquarter 5 days a week. Pay Range : $150,000 - $170,000 base salary. Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

    Avathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Avathon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

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