Director, People and Culture

HiveWatch is a tech-forward, inclusive organization fostering the evolution of the physical security industry. We are a diverse team of forward thinkers who empower each other to find creative and collaborative solutions in an industry ripe for modernization. We are passionate about the problems we’re solving for our customers and equally passionate about the company we’re building. HiveWatch is here to help security teams pivot from chasing threats to preventing them. We protect organizations, people, and property through the intelligent orchestration of physical security programs. With better communication, more insights, and less “noise”, we are modernizing what it means for businesses and their employees to truly feel safe. The Role HiveWatch is looking for a Director, People & Culture to build and lead our People function end to end. This is a true player-coach role: you’ll own total rewards and benefits, shape culture and employee experience, and run core HR generalist operations - onboarding through offboarding, compliance, and employee relations, while overseeing our talent function and team of recruiters. Ideally, you’ve done this at a startup before: you know how to build programs from a blank page, you know when “good enough” beats “perfect,” and you know how to execute without a large team behind you. You will have a TA function reporting to you, and will report to the COO. What You’ll Do Culture & Employee Experience Shape and protect HiveWatch’s culture as the company scales, translating HiveWatch values into everyday practices, rituals, and policiesDesign engagement, recognition, and internal communications programs that keep a hybrid team connectedPartner with leadership on org design, change management, and employee experience during periods of growthLead employee listening efforts (surveys, pulse checks, skip-levels) and turn insights into action Total Rewards & Benefits Own the end-to-end benefits program, including plan design, renewals, broker relationships, open enrollment, and employee communicationsDesign compensation structures that scale with a growing company, including pay bands, leveling, and merit and bonus cycles, in partnership with financeBenchmark pay and benefits against market data to keep HiveWatch competitive and equitablePartner with Legal to ensure total rewards programs comply with federal, state (notably CA and TX), and local requirementsSupport our 24/7 GSOC operations teams: scheduling, time card compliance, overtime, meal, and rest break compliance, training, retention, and hiring for new sites.Partner with Finance on payroll, owning the employee data, comp changes, 401(k) administration, and time and attendance inputs for each run HR Generalist & Compliance Run the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, performance management support, employee relations, and offboardingServe as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, investigations, accommodation requests, leave requests, and conflict resolutionBuild and maintain HR policies, the employee handbook, and people processes that scale with headcountPartner with Legal on multi-state compliance and to keep policies current as laws changeManage the HRIS and people systems, ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracyManage and scale employee training resources, including any state mandated trainings (e.g,. workplace violence prevention and sexual harassment prevention) Leadership Support the Talent Acquisition team, including the Manager of Talent Acquisition and Technical Recruiter, by unblocking bottlenecks and shaping sourcing strategy to attract top talent to HiveWatchProvide guidance on building scalable, repeatable hiring processes as the talent team and company growsAct as a strategic partner and sounding board to the CEO and leadership team on all people mattersBring structure and rigor to a fast-moving environment without slowing it down Required Qualifications 8+ years of progressive People experience, including direct ownership of total rewards/benefits, culture, and HR generalist responsibilitiesExperience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms (e.g., BambooHR, Ease, Rippling, Gusto, Warp, Justworks, or similar)Strong, current knowledge of California employment law and compliance requirements, including wage and hour, leave and accommodation requests, meal and rest breaks, pay transparency.Experience providing HR support across multiple states.Experience supporting hourly, shift-based teams.Prior experience at a startup or high-growth company, with a demonstrated ability to build People programs and infrastructure from the ground upA true player-coach mindset: comfortable setting strategy and doing the hands-on work yourselfWorking knowledge of talent/recruiting, with experience partnering on or running hiring processesWillingness and ability to travel up to 25%Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organizationBackground supporting a hybrid or distributed workforce across multiple statesPHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification a plus Nice-to-haves Experience building total rewards or HR functions at a company that has scaled in growthExperience with compensation benchmarking tools (e.g., OpenComp, Pave, Radford, Carta Total Comp)Working knowledge of Texas employment law and compliance requirements, including wage and hour, leave and accommodation requests, meal and rest breaks, pay transparency. Additional Info Base salary range: $180,000 - $200,000 Eligible to participate in HiveWatch Equity Incentive Plan The final offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of relevant experience, expertise, and other business considerations. Benefits & Culture At HiveWatch, we’re passionate about taking care of our people — and it shows in the benefits we offer. Our team enjoys: Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceCutting-edge work in an emerging field with huge growth potentialCompetitive compensation packages designed to reward top talentA modern, newly renovated HQ right on Main Street in El Segundo, CA401(k) with a 4% company match to help you invest in your futureFlexible paid time off so you can recharge when you need itA family-friendly, compassionate culture that values balance and belonging We encourage you to challenge the status quo, share your perspective, and leave fear at the (access-controlled) door. Our EEO Statement HiveWatch is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to cultivating a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We execute our hiring practices so that they are merit-based and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristic.