Who we are
Focal Systems is the industry leader in retail AI solutions. We are a Silicon Valley based, deep Learning first company. Our mission is to automate and optimize brick and mortar retail using deep learning computer vision. Focal has been deployed at scale with the top retailers in the world. We are looking for smart, creative and passionate people who love to learn, enjoy thinking critically, share our values and want to build a great and enduring company. We have built the next generation operating system for brick & mortar retail. This OS leverages shelf-mounted cameras that constantly measure the state of the clients’ shelves and use that information to order quicker and smarter, planogram better, and schedule, direct, train and manage their labor automatically. We have proven this with major retailers around the world.
What we are looking for
As our first HR based in the UK, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of employee relations, ensuring a positive and supportive workplace environment compliant with UK employment laws. You will provide HR advisory services to US based teams, ensure compliance with employment laws, and contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and processes. This includes:
- Overseeing the new hire experience for all UK operation hires. This includes, but is not limited to, sending offer letters, onboarding of new starters, drafting contracts and other HR communication, performance reviews and exit interviews)
- Spearheading compliance with local employment laws and regulations, ensuring that all HR practices are in full adherence.
- Being able to render HR advisory services to managers, ensuring the company follows best practices in staff management.
- Overseeing day-to-day employee relations, including formal processes, management support, employee assistance, and any other employment-related matters.
- Providing guidance on company policies, benefits, and welfare matters.
- Supervising the background checking processes and verify candidates' eligibility to work and visa documentation.
- Demonstrating adaptability and confidence in navigating a rapidly evolving work environment while solving open-ended problems through operational solutions and streamlined processes.
- Exhibiting excellence in documentation and efficiently handle high volumes of requests, maintaining exceptional organization.
What you need for success
- Minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience in HR roles, with experience working within a global company being desirable.
- Comprehensive understanding of local employment laws and compliance requirements.
- Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in overseeing background checking processes and ensuring candidates have suitable Right to Work/Visa documentation.
- Expertise in managing the full employee life cycle, including onboarding, various HR administrative tasks, and off-boarding.
Why Focal Systems?
Strong Values & Mission
We are a tightly-knit team with an ambitious mission and a strong set of core values, which define our approach to business and have successfully guided us since inception.
Exceptional Team
We are a team of hard-working, fun-loving professionals from some of the most eminent universities, research labs, and tech companies of our time. We pride ourselves on recruiting exceptional individuals to help us redefine the state-of-the-art.
Outstanding Partners
We work with 10+ of the largest retailers in the world and have a world-class roster of investors, advisors and partners to support & advise us in our endeavors.
What we offer
We care deeply about the health, happiness, and wellbeing of all of our employees. We offer:
- Competitive salary and large equity grants in a fast growing startup
- Health Insurance
- Catered lunches
- Paid Time Off
- Quarterly Team Retreats
- Education grants
Location: Remote UK
Salary: £50,000-60,000 + company stock & benefits
