Talent Manager; HR Manager

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

Location: On-site (Required 5 days a week), Full-time.
Reports to: CEO

Prime Robotics is a fast‑growing warehouse automation company building integrated robotics, software, and systems that improve productivity for enterprise customers. We operate in a high‑ownership, execution‑focused environment where accountability, professionalism, and cultural alignment matter.

The People & Talent Manager is the recruiting owner, culture gatekeeper, and trusted partner to leadership. Primary responsibilities include recruiting, culture alignment, and reinforcing company standards and values. The role is a full‑scope HR position with minimal payroll or compliance focus;
Justworks handles payroll, tax filings, and most compliance.

• Own end‑to‑end recruiting for salaried and hourly roles
• Partner with hiring managers to clearly define role requirements and success criteria
• Screen candidates rigorously for cultural alignment, work ethic, and accountability
• Ensure hiring decisions reinforce company standards and values
• Own recruiting operations, including candidate pipelines, screening metrics, interview processes, and hiring documentation to ensure repeatable, high‑quality hiring
• Serve as a culture gatekeeper – ensuring behaviors align with company expectations
• Reinforce standards around professionalism, accountability, and fairness
• Identify cultural risks early and escalate appropriately
• Help leaders address performance and behavior issues constructively and promptly
• Apply policies consistently, including to yourself

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
• Coordinate benefits administration through Justworks
• Ensure employee lifecycle processes are smooth, professional, and consistent
• Maintain organized HR systems and SharePoint documentation
• Act as a trusted, business‑minded advisor to leadership
• Provide clear recommendations – not just options
• Support managers with hiring, performance management, and employee issues
• Partner with leadership on headcount planning, hiring prioritization, and timing aligned with business needs and budget constraints
• Handle sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment

• Act as a trusted, business‑minded advisor to leadership
• Provide clear recommendations – not just options
• Support managers with hiring, performance management, and employee issues
• Partner with leadership on headcount planning, hiring prioritization, and timing aligned with business needs and budget constraints
• Handle sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment

• Own HR‑related systems, documentation, and workflows
• Support structured performance management processes, including review cycles, documentation, and manager guidance
• Maintain HR metrics and reporting to support leadership decision‑making and investor or diligence readiness
• Continuously improve people processes as the company scales
• Ensure clarity, consistency, and efficiency across HR operation

• Maintain and enforce the employee handbook and company policies
• HR‑related government compliance
• Support managers with performance management and documentation
• Coordinate team‑building activities and internal events
• Office and on‑site workplace administration

Required

• 5+ years experience in HR, People Operations, or Talent Management
• Strong recruiting experience in a growth‑stage company
• Proven ability to assess cultural fit, not just resumes
• Strong organizational, process, and documentation skills
• Clear, direct communicator with sound professional judgment
• High integrity and discretion

Strongly Preferred

• Experience working in high‑tech, robotics, automation, engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with recruiting for technical, hardware, software, and operations roles
• Comfort partnering with engineering and operations leaders in fast‑moving, execution‑driven organizations
• Experience working in growth‑stage companies where structure is still being built