Talent Acquisition & People Operations

Wild West Systems • Leander, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wild West Systems is a defense technology startup redefining autonomous edge defense through modular, AI-powered weapon systems - designed, built, and launched in the USA. We're looking for a hands-on Talent Acquisition & People Ops Lead to help us build the team that builds the product. This is not a corporate HR role. You will own recruiting end-to-end for manufacturing, engineering, and operations, moving fast, locally, and with extremely high standards. If a process doesn't exist, you build it. If hiring stalls, you unblock it.

Requirements

• Proven recruiting or HR experience in fast-moving environments
• Hands-on experience hiring technical, manufacturing, or operational roles
• Strong judgment, bias for action, and comfort with ambiguity
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing facility
• U.S. citizenship / ITAR-compliant status required

Nice To Haves

• Startup, hardware, manufacturing, or defense experience a plus
• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive full-cycle recruiting for machinists, mechanics, engineers, and ops roles
• Build local Austin / Central Texas talent pipelines
• Partner directly with leadership on hiring priorities and timing
• Run tight interview loops and close candidates
• Establish early-stage people ops foundations (onboarding, compliance, documentation)
• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits
• Partner with management to ensure strategic HR goals are aligned with business initiatives
• Maintains accurate HRIS employee data
• Assist with benefit selection and open enrollment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level