Head of People

Rangeview Inc.•El Segundo, CA

14d•$170,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rangeview is a fast-growing manufacturing and R&D company building next-generation industrial technology. As we scale from R&D into full production, we are hiring a Head of People to build and lead our People function end to end. This is not a typical corporate HR role, this is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role responsible for helping us build a world-class team across engineering, operations, administrative, and leadership. This foundational role will be responsible for creating the People systems, policies, and culture that will support a regulated, hardware-driven business as it scales. This role offers strategic ownership, executive-level impact, and the opportunity to shape the future of an industrial company from the ground up. This position is an onsite role based in El Segundo / Greater Los Angeles area (California).

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in HR or people operations with clear career progression and increasing scope of responsibility
Demonstrated experience owning the full HR lifecycle, including recruiting, compliance, performance management, compensation, and employee relation
Prior experience building or scaling people processes in a startup or high-growth environment
Strong working knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices
Proven ability to partner with executive leadership on organizational design and workforce planning
Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in an evolving organization
Strong judgment, communication, and stakeholder-management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, hardware, aerospace, defense, robotics, energy, or other industrial environments
Familiarity with regulated or compliance-driven workforces (e.g., ITAR, export controls, government contracting)
Experience scaling a company from ~20–30 employees to 100+
Prior experience supporting a venture-backed company through Series A or Series B
Experience partnering closely with finance on compensation, equity, and headcount modeling
Experience implementing or scaling HRIS / ATS systems (e.g., Rippling, Greenhouse, Lever, etc.)

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior HR leader and strategic partner to the CEO, CFO, and executive team
Design and execute the company’s people strategy aligned with business growth, manufacturing scale, and funding milestones
Build HR policies, processes, and governance appropriate for a venture-backed, regulated manufacturing environment
Own workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and role sequencing in partnership with finance and operations
Lead all recruiting strategy and execution across engineering, manufacturing, operations, finance, and leadership roles
Design and implement scalable hiring processes, structured interview frameworks, and consistent hiring standards
Manage internal recruiting resources and external search partners
Own all HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and HR systems
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, including California labor law and federally regulated environments
Oversee compliance-driven hiring requirements such as background checks, export control, and ITAR-related processes
Partner with legal and finance to manage employment agreements, policies, and documentation
Design and implement performance management frameworks, feedback cycles, and career development paths
Build compensation, leveling, and equity frameworks aligned with company growth and market benchmarks
Develop and execute retention strategies for critical technical and operational talent
Shape and reinforce company culture as the organization scales
Own and optimize HRIS, ATS, and people analytics systems (e.g., Rippling, Greenhouse, or similar)
Establish people metrics and dashboards (headcount, attrition, hiring velocity, engagement)
Continuously improve HR processes for scale, clarity, and efficiency