Vice President of People

Wisk Aero•Mountain View, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we’re making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on! We are looking for a visionary, empathetic and operationally focused VP of People to lead our People department and champion our most important asset: our talent. As a member of the leadership team, you will be a champion and driver of company culture, ensure that our organizational structure and talent strategy best support our business goals, and drive HR operational excellence to help our company operate efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate isn’t just an HR expert – they are a strategic partner who understands how a high-performing culture drives results. You will oversee everything from talent acquisition and total rewards to HR operations and organizational development. This is an incredible opportunity to come work for a truly innovative global aviation company in the heart of the Bay Area! This is a hybrid work opportunity, which means working onsite at our headquarters at least 3 days per week, with flexibility for the remainder of the days.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of experience with at least 5 years in a Senior Leadership role.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
Data-Driven: use people analytics to identify trends, measure engagement and more.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment with the calm and confidence to juggle multiple projects at once.
Emotional intelligence: possess a high degree of empathy and intuition, and the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with confidentiality and calm.
Resilience: strong, capable, and able to bounce back from the inherent challenges of leading a People function.
Executive Partnering: have been an HRBP for the most senior levels in a company.
Can be a teammate, while also being an effective Business Partner.
Strong Communicator: Must be a proactive, empathetic, and clear communicator.
Lead communications with parent company (Boeing) as needed.
Must be adept with using Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, and Docs).

Nice To Haves

Start-up experience is a bonus
Masters’s or SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification is a plus
Global HR experience is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Partner with the leadership team to align people strategies with business objectives.
Lead organizational design and workforce planning to support our company on our path to commercialization.
Be a voice at the table, navigating and communicating complex situations directly and with empathy.
Support and coach at all levels within the organization.
Champion our culture, ensuring it is aligned to our vision, mission and values.
Weave our values and leadership competencies into the daily fabric of our company and find ways to strengthen our culture.
Measure employee engagement, well-being, and safety, and drive programs to help make Wisk a great place to work.
Ensure Wisk has competitive compensation structures, benefits packages, and fringe programs that support our employees and company.
Oversee the recruiting efforts for full-time employees, our contingent workforce, and our summer intern program.
Partner with the Marketing team to amplify our brand to attract top-tier, diverse talent in a competitive market.
Oversee our performance management process, which includes goal setting, annual performance reviews, mid-year check-ins, and continuous feedback.
Oversee the full employee lifecycle, as well as orientation, immigration, our intern program, and more.
Ensure the People team has documented processes for all operational aspects for running the function and supporting the organization, and HR systems and tools that enable us to do our best work and provide necessary reporting.
Oversee the tech stack for the People Team (e.g. Workday) and its continuous design and development.
Oversee the L&D efforts, which include an LMS that houses development and mandatory compliance courses.
Provide leadership coaching and professional development resources, and establish programs that support our employees’ growth and development.
Lead the development and implementation of all people policies.
Develop processes to scale along with the growth of the company.
Ensure the company remains compliant with all labor laws and regulations while managing employee relations with maturity and fairness.
Support our HR Business Partners with navigating employee relations issues, providing guidance and support.
Ensure employee relations issues are managed objectively and thoroughly.