Director of People

At Nauto you can make an impact at a high-impact company. We believe technology can help prevent collisions and save lives with predictive-AI that detects driver state and vehicle surroundings in real-time. More than 90% of car crashes can be attributed to human error. Nauto technology is designed to predict risk and alerts the driver with advance warning to help prevent collisions, improve driver safety, and save lives.

Our customers and prospects include many of the largest commercial fleets in the world along with vehicle manufacturers (OEMs), insurance providers, and autonomous vehicle companies. The company is backed by Greylock Partners, BMW iVentures, General Motors Ventures, Toyota AI Ventures, and SoftBank, and is well-positioned for continued growth.

Please note, we are ONLY looking for candidates in the Bay Area for this role or willing to relocate there.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate employee development by partnering with managers on providing goals and expectations, constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for professional growth.
• Oversee performance management, including performance review process and ensure employee development.
• Lead employee relations, address employee concerns and promote a positive work environment.
• Foster and champion Nauto’s culture.
• Build effective, trusting relationships across the organization.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, overseeing selection process and onboarding new employees for success.
• Be up-to-date on labor laws and ensure company compliant with all state/federal laws and regulations.
• Drive people operations, ensuring operational consistency with accountability, process improvement and delivery of key initiatives.
• Serve as thought partner, informing and influencing point of key senior partners.
• Develop initiatives, policies and programs to complement existing practices and create consistency across the organization.
• Oversee benefit and compensation plans; ensuring cost efficiency and the ability to attract and retain top talent.
• Utilize HR metrics to provide insight and guide decision-making process.
  
  

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human resources management
• 7+ years HR experience.
• Startup experience a must; preferably with a small team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate across all levels or organization
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize.
• Experience as a strategic, business partner.
  
  

Perks

• Ground floor opportunity with the team; shape the strategic direction of the company
• The rare opportunity to change the world such that everyone around you is using the product you built to get around safely. We’re not just another app, we’re moving real people and goods and helping to reinvent transportation and logistics
• Sharp, motivated co-workers in a fun office environment
  
  

We also have all the best benefits, including:

• Stock options
• Coverage for (health, dental, vision) including qualified dependents
• Healthcare spending accounts (FSA, HSA)
• 401K
• Commuter assistance
• Beautiful modern workspace. Many perks include cafe with meals, snacks and drinks provided.
• Up to 20 weeks of parental leave
• Flexible PTO
  
  

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters learning from each other. We celebrate people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination.