[Hiring] Director/ VP of Human Resources @Promise Robotics

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources leader to shape our organizational strategy, set the company-wide people strategy, lead the HR function, and help shape the culture of our organization. This key member of the executive leadership team is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategies that support our mission, values, growth, and business goals. This role encompasses all aspects of HR, including:

• Employee engagement
• Training and development
• Compensation
• Benefits
• Compliance

The ideal candidate will bring a mix of strategic vision and hands-on startup leadership experience across Canada & the US to drive a high-performance, inclusive workplace culture.

You might be a good fit if you:

• Have a passion for leading industry-changing solutions with significant social, economic, and environmental impact
• Desire to play a founding role and reap the benefits as part of a growth-stage startup with significant upside
• Enjoy building not only the technology but also high-performing teams and companies
• Are committed to continuous learning at the intersection of several industries
• Are known for moving seamlessly between strategic business thinking and hands-on pragmatism

What you will do:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies that align with our mission and long-term growth plans.
• Workforce Planning & Organizational Development: Lead initiatives to foster leadership development, succession planning, and workforce planning to meet future business needs.
• Culture, Equity, & Engagement: Promote a workplace that is inclusive, high-performing, and rooted in psychological safety.
• Recruitment and Succession Planning: Oversee hiring and succession pipeline.
• Performance Management & Total Rewards: Evolve performance management systems that reflect Promise Robotics’ values of high performance, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Training & Development: Oversee the development and delivery of training programs to enhance employee skills, leadership capabilities, and compliance awareness.
• Compensation & Benefits: Ensure competitive and equitable compensation structures, manage benefits programs, and evaluate market trends to attract and retain talent.
• Compliance, HR Systems & Reporting: Ensure organizational compliance with employment standards, health and safety regulations, and other legal requirements.
• Executive Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing insights on organizational health, workforce trends, and change management.
• Conflict Resolution: Oversee the resolution of complex employee relations issues and implement policies to mitigate risks.
• Team Leadership: Manage the internal and external global HR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current CHRL or CHRP designation.
• 12 to 18+ years of progressive HR experience, with both startup and large organization experience preferred, across Canada & the United States.
• Proven track record of supporting diverse and distributed teams across multiple offices in North America.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations across Canada and the United States.
• Proven experience developing and implementing HR strategies in a fast-paced environment, preferably within the technology & manufacturing sectors.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analytics tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: we believe in data-driven, equitable compensation decisions. We recently completed a compensation review and implemented salary bands that enable us to pay mid to above-average Canadian salaries across various industries.
• Stock options: everyone has a stake in our company.
• Holistic benefits: we have a comprehensive benefits package that includes paramedical, dental, vision, and drug coverage for you and your dependents, as well as a health care spending account. These benefits start right from Day 1.
• Flexible personal days and vacation policies: we care deeply about the well-being of our team.
• Open, collaborative, and supportive culture: you will be part of an incredibly high-performing and collaborative team changing the future of an industry!
• Relocation assistance package (if required).

Company Description

Promise Robotics is pioneering Physical AI for homebuilding — a rapidly growing, venture-backed company bringing together AI, robotics, and manufacturing to help the homebuilding industry meet the growing demand for housing. Our robotic systems, built and operated inside AI-powered factories, give the industry the production capacity, consistency, and speed to build more high-quality homes than traditional methods allow. Our team spans AI researchers and roboticists to factory operators, technicians, and production teams — all building the future of homebuilding together.

Promise Robotics is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.