Head of People (U.S.)
BeewiseCalifornia, United States
Posted August 4, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Beewise leverages AI and robotics to revolutionize beekeeping through its BeeHome™ technology. This automated system remotely inspects and treats bees in real-time, addressing challenges like extreme weather, pests, and disease, significantly reducing annual colony losses to less than 10%. Beewise's innovative approach combines automation, robotics, and advanced technology to enhance pollination and support sustainable agriculture.
Job Description
Beewise is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of People (U.S.) to lead all HR functions for their U.S. operations, including recruitment. The role is based in San Ramon, CA, and reports directly to the CEO. This individual will shape a healthy, scalable, compliant, and people-first environment for both office and field teams, overseeing employee experience, benefits, payroll, performance cycles, and compliance. It’s a rare opportunity to build and own the HR roadmap of a fast-scaling, mission-driven startup.
Requirements
- 3+ years in a startup environment (sub-200 employees) in a senior HRBP or Head of People capacity
- Proven experience leading an HR department, including people strategy and day-to-day operations
- Comfortable being the sole HR leader or working within a lean HR team
- Deep knowledge of multi-state labor laws, especially in California
- Experience supporting non-tech workforces (e.g., technicians, field operators, sales teams)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—empathetic, clear, and engaging
- Highly data-driven, with the ability to translate insights into action
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- PTO
- 401(k)
