Human Resources (HR) Manager (People Operations)

We're looking for the crazy ones that are going to change the world - if that's you - apply now.

Newchip is a virtual startup accelerator that provides world-changing early-stage companies with the software tools, training, mentorship, and the investor network necessary to successfully raise capital, build, and scale their businesses to eventual exit. We're in 100+ countries and have a portfolio of over 2,000 startups that have raised $1B+ in funding since our launch in 2019.

Do you love Shark Tank? Imagine every day being like an episode but on a global scale, that's what we do. We recruit top startups and we launch virtual cohorts each month from our HQ in Austin, TX, with a goal of coaching each to a point of invest-ability. We then invest in our top program graduates alongside our 3,000+ investor network and work with them until exit.

-We're a veteran founder team with decades of experience, acquisitions and exits under our belts, and we're looking for the next member of our team that meets both our core values and can add their skillset to our melting pot of diversity.

-We're only recruiting entrepreneurial and driven individuals who are in it for the long haul to reach an IPO and that want to truly assist startups to drive results that create investment returns to our investors and investor partner network.

-If you're looking to make a difference in the world and learn in 1 year what most learn in 5, we're here to provide the mentorship, leadership, and potential to make that dream a reality - if you're here looking for a 9-5, our company isn't for you.

Apply today to join the 100+ employees in our HQ in Austin, Texas, or join one of our remote teams around the globe!

The Role

ASTRALABS is looking for an HR Manager / People Ops Manager for its multiple divisions and wholly-owned subsidiaries globally. The largest of these is Newchip, a global virtual startup accelerator with the goal of providing world-changing early-stage startups with the tools, skills, mentorship, and networks necessary to successfully raise, build and scale their businesses to eventual acquisition. This role will start with a core focus on Newchip and expand as we expand our portfolio.

We are looking for an HR leader to oversee all aspects of human resources practices and processes. What is an HR leader do? To us, an HR leader is the go-to person for all employee-related issues and proactive management to drive the growth and performance of teams alongside culture. This means that your HR leader duties will involve managing activities such as job design, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training & development, and talent management.

The job of an HR leader is critical to business success. People are our most important asset and you'll be the one to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realize our established mission and objectives. Promoting corporate values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of a complete HR leader's job description and specification. This role is preferred in-office but for certain candidates is available remote.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing issues, grievances, or other areas of growth
• Manage the recruitment and selection process with the recruitment team and leadership to ensure values-based hiring
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization
• Nurture a positive working environment and culture that lives our values
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance and retention when needed
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program to ensure recruitment of top talent and retention of it
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Requirements

• Proven working experience as HR Manager or other HR Executive Role
• People oriented but results driven toward organizational directives
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
• Degree in Human Resources or related field

Benefits

• Be a part of a global team with a hybrid in-office and remote culture with a headquarters in East Austin, Texas
• Industry leader in compensation packages including base plus performance incentives, equity, and company stock.
• Fully covered benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances; plus a 401k program.
• Join an active culture and become a pillar in the startup community with weekly team outings and community events.
• Access to all of our accelerator certificate programs if you launch a startup during your career here (valued at $1M+).
• Active culture with a gym at HQ with bouldering, weight gym, classes, yoga, steam-rooms, and showers on-site.
• Unlimited PTO policy, Holidays, Sick Days, and Election Day off.
• Hybrid roles receive up to 60 days of remote work allotment per year at the discretion of your leadership team.
• ClassPass membership gives you worldwide access to thousands of top-rated gyms, fitness studios, salons, and spas.
• Weekly catered lunch on Fridays, as well as unlimited snacks and Starbucks coffee.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a revolutionary space working with thousands of startups around the globe.