HR Leader

Company: Layup Parts
Location: Huntington Beach
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

At Layup Parts our mission is to continually impress our customers. We are a startup utilizing the latest technology to reshape the composites industry by manufacturing high quality composite parts faster and more affordably than anyone else. Our customers are developing tomorrow's high tech products, and we are building technology to accelerate their success.We value initiative and attitude and are building a team of outstanding individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy mentoring and learning from others, and are eager to tackle any challenge.About the RoleWe're looking for an HR leader who is a significant contributor to the people strategy at Layup, including: attracting and retaining top level talent, implementing foundational company policy and programs, maintaining company culture, and ensuring the health, wellness, and engagement of our employees. You will be responsible for supporting a diverse workforce from software engineers to production technicians. As an early stage startup, we're looking for someone who can further the strategic while addressing the tactical. You will be responsible for the full scope of all HR services; you are a person who can maintain day-to-day operations while developing programs and strategies for six months, 1 year, or 3 years in the future. Pay, title, and job description are flexible; we're interested in any and all talents you'd like to contribute to the team!What you will do

• Responsible for all employee related activities including: recruiting, hiring, employee relations, etc
• Responsible for employee payroll and hourly time approvals
• Responsible for company-wide benefits including healthcare, life insurance, and disability insurance
• Responsible for any workers' compensation claims or administration as needed
• Develop and implement Company handbook and policies with an understanding of any necessary federal or California compliance requirements
• Develop and implement employee training programs including basic safety and quality trainings. Develop and maintain company wide training matrix
• Develop and implement performance management cycles, formalized feedback, and total compensation adjustments
• Develop strategies to attract and retain top level talent in engineering, software, and manufacturing. Lead, or at minimum assist in employee recruiting efforts
• Establish recruiting pipeline to local universities through development of formalized internship / recruiting program and develop Layup as a consistent local presence
• Support company wide communications efforts to maintain company transparency and employee understanding of company goals and mission
• Keep us fun! Plan and implement employee appreciation events, buy gifts, company swag, etcRequired
  • Being awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of employment regulation requirements with ability to translate these into scalable policies appropriate for a startup of our size.
  • Experience in startups or small teams in fast-paced and quickly changing environments. Experience with little to no established systems or structure.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and group communication skills.
  • Excellent time management and multitasking skills; addresses all work with sense of urgency. Enjoys working on many different tasks in one day
  • Passionate about understanding what drives and maintains company culture; fundamentally - what makes a great work environment?
  • Position may require extended hours or weekend workPreferred
    • Familiarity with ITAR regulation or experience in a workplace where ITAR policies are implemented.
    • Familiarity with basic environmental health and safety requirements and can support in the implementation of safety programs
    • Excited by the prospect of 2x or 3x headcount growth, with the multi-facility and multi-state growth
    • Experience with internal and external company communications.
    • Bilingual English / Spanish$80,000 - $160,000 a yearActual base salary will be based on several factors including but not limited to candidates relevant education, experience, knowledge and skill in the core subject matter of the position as well as relevant peripheral qualifications.Layup Parts also offers equity option grants with most full time offers, as well as a highly competitive benefits including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability and life insurance. We have a competitive PTO plan including paid holiday and vacation time, as well as leave policy.Layup is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.ITAR Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. - 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. - 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR.
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