HR Business Partner

Our Company

Miso Robotics is transforming the food industry, and making lives better. We've developed an AI-powered kitchen robot named Flippy which automates the most repetitive of kitchen tasks, such as operating a deep fryer. Flippy is fun to watch, but under the hood, he’s powered by a sophisticated AI platform – all driven by our proprietary deep learning experience and patented technologies
Miso is a well known first-mover in kitchen automation, AI, and robotics. The company has raised over $100 million from crowdfunding, which we believe makes it THE most successful crowdfunding story in history. It has successfully piloted its products with the most prominent global brands in food, and now it’s time for the company to partner with institutional capital and super-charge the commercialization of what we do.
The challenge of bringing AI and robotics into commercial kitchens requires many disciplines to work together, and the composition of our teams at Miso reflects this multidisciplinary approach. We’re proud to have built a world-class team, and we’re looking for more exceptional people to join us. 

If you believe, like we do, that the future of the kitchen involves artificial intelligence and robots (HINT: It definitely does!), and if you want to count yourself among the handful of amazing people on the leading edge of creating them, then Miso Robotics may be the right place for you!

Our Values

• We live with a TEAM mindset - we win together.
• We work relentlessly together to solve issues.
• We use polite and direct candor - ego has no place here.
• We operate with rigor - superb execution is a core skill.
• We are bought in, each of us is dedicated to the mission.
• Innovation is in our blood - we are intrepid.
• We think big and we’re here to make an impact.

Benefits We Offer

• Company equity
• Flexible vacation 
• Comprehensive benefits 
• 401K plan
• Accelerated growth opportunities
• Free snacks from our robot chefs

The Role 

As a Human Resources Business Partner at Miso Robotics, you will use your knowledge and experience in Human Resources to support our growing business. You will contribute directly to the growth of the HR department over the coming few years. We are looking for a self-starter and someone who will take ownership of processes and outcome. An eye for process improvement and increased efficiency is important. You will be responsible for Miso Robotics’ daily HR administrative functions, as well as other functions including recruiting, onboarding, employee development, annual reviews, team building events and answering employee questions. You will be the main point of contact at Miso for HR related questions.

The pay range for this position is $80,000 - 115,000 + equity + benefits. Since the company is pre-revenue, we all view our equity as being a key driver of why we choose to work at Miso. Our salary ranges are determined by data from our industry peers, the level of responsibility, job-related skills required, training, education, experience, and the current stage of Miso’s growth. The range posted for this role represents a range that Miso Robotics, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
 

What You'll Do

• Responsible for recruiting, which includes ensuring job descriptions are up to date and compliant, sourcing for open positions, and managing our recruiting metrics.
• Responsible for the orientation and onboarding process for new Miso Robotics employees. 
• Administer all HR policies, procedures, and programs per company standards.
• Administer company employee benefit programs including overseeing open enrollment with our partnered PEO provider. 
• Responsible for timekeeping for non-exempt employees, and working with Payroll to ensure employees are paid correctly.
• Work with the VP of HR on implementing metrics and methods of measuring success, converting strategy into results-driven action.
• Create, distribute, and analyze data from employee surveys.
• Work with the HR team on creating and implementing several employee-focused initiatives. 
• Administer and track employee leaves of absence in accordance with federal and state law. 
• Administer and oversee company recognition program, company team building events, and training and continued education support. 
• Maintain associate files (personnel, I-9, medical), including all necessary documentation.
• Provide tactical support to leaders and managers.
• We are a growing company, so there may be other related tasks assigned. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Masters degree in Human Resources, or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience required.
• Ability to manage data in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of employment and labor law, specifically in California. 
• Ability to prioritize and take on multiple tasks in a fast paced environment while remaining detail oriented and efficient. 
• Comfortable with G-suite, Microsoft Office suite and generally able to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
• Ability to work in our HQ in Pasadena, CA. This role can be hybrid.