Adept is working to advance a people-centric approach to AI that optimizes for what’s actually most useful for people and their work. You can see this approach in the technology we’re building: models that are trained to use software and take actions just as a person would.

We’ve recently raised a $350M Series B led by General Catalyst and Spark, on top of a $65M Series A in 2022 with Addition and Greylock. We’re fortunate to be supported by amazing firms and angels such as Chris Re, Andrej Karpathy, Root Ventures, Howie Liu, Dara Khosrowshahi,  and others, and were recently highlighted by Forbes. Adept is backed by a coalition of strategic partners, including Atlassian, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Workday. 

We're looking for passionate team members who want to swing for the fences to accomplish our mission, are excited by a startup environment where the hardest problems are yet to be solved, and are eager to learn and collaborate together in our San Francisco office.

For more information, check out our blog!

We are seeking our first hire on the HR team. As the HR Lead at Adept, you will have the unique opportunity to shape our people strategies and contribute to the growth and success of our company. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, a strong communicator, and a collaborative problem-solver. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, with a background preferably with a senior or leadership role within a larger organization.

Responsibilities:

  1. Work with leadership team to build and implement foundational people strategy: In this role, you will focus on developing and implementing the core people strategy at Adept, in alignment with our values, culture, and objectives. This role will be responsible for building a strong alignment with leadership, successfully communicating it to the team, and continuously iterating and improving it to build the basis to support our growing team.
  2. Build and roll out new processes: We need to build net new processes to support this rapidly growing team across on/off-boarding, performance management, compensation cycles, etc.
    1. Performance Management: Design and implement performance management programs and processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback mechanisms. Support managers in developing their coaching and performance management skills.
      Compensation philosophy: Collaborate with leadership to develop and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs.
    2. Manager training: Develop introductory programs for Adept managers that grow their leadership skills, support their growth, and improve the health, teamwork, and productivity of our teams.
    3. On/offboarding and other general support: Improve and execute our people operations by rolling out new processes, effectively communicating them, and helping to manage employee needs.
  3. Partner with the Talent/Recruiting team: Work cross-functionally with the Talent/Recruiting team to build a holistic people strategy to hire and retain the best talent.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in HR Business Partnership, preferably in a senior or leadership capacity.
  • Experience building something from zero to one (a new process, team, strategy).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience in on/offboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically by getting your hands dirty.
  • Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Bonus: Strong operational and strategic experience in building new processes and scaling them (e.g., experiences in Operations Management Consulting or Business Operations). We seek a strong first-principle thinker and a passionate learner - read further on our career page.

The pay range for this position in California is $175,000 - $225,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience. We also offer competitive equity packages in the form of stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan. 

Our benefits 

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage - 100% for employees
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Unlimited vacation time for exempt employees
  • 4 remote weeks per year - work from anywhere
  • Competitive salary 
  • Stock options 
  • Daily meals for those in our comfortable SF office 
  • Commuter benefits
  • Dog friendly 
 
 
Adept is an equal opportunity employer. We're excited about candidates who will raise the bar of our team, regardless of specific experiences -- we encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.

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