Director of People in San Diego, California at Radeus Labs

Radeus Labs, Inc. | Poway, California

Salary: $130,000-$150,000

Radeus Labs is a growing technology company specializing in ruggedized computing and communications systems for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications. Our culture is grounded in Integrity, Community, and Continuous Learning, with a commitment to technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a strategic, business-minded Director of People to partner with our CEO and executive leadership team in building the leadership capabilities, organizational structure, and scalable people systems needed to support continued growth.

This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role. The ideal candidate combines strong HR operational expertise with organizational design, executive partnership, leadership development, and business acumen. They must be comfortable moving fluidly between strategy and execution, helping Radeus Labs scale thoughtfully without sacrificing entrepreneurial agility, our Lean culture, or employee satisfaction.

Executive Partnership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on workforce strategy, organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and business growth.
• Coach leaders through organizational change, performance challenges, and complex people matters.
• Strengthen leadership alignment, accountability, decision-making, role clarity, and cross-functional communication.
• Identify organizational risks and opportunities while developing scalable structures, processes, and operating rhythms.

Leadership Development, Culture & Communication

• Champion company values and reinforce a culture of integrity, trust, continuous learning, and accountability.
• Develop leadership and management capabilities at all levels.
• Improve transparency, communication, employee engagement, recognition, and retention, with a target of maintaining at least 90% employee happiness.
• Support Shingo initiatives, Lean principles, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with leadership on internal communications, employer branding, and initiatives that strengthen the employee experience.

Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning

• Align workforce planning, organizational structure, and talent priorities with business objectives.
• Build scalable recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and talent development strategies.
• Strengthen hiring quality, succession planning, leadership pipelines, and employee retention.
• Establish effective performance management, talent review, and employee development processes.

HR Operations, Infrastructure & Risk Management

• Oversee employee relations, employment compliance, compensation, benefits, performance management, onboarding, and HR systems.
• Manage accurate, timely biweekly payroll and benefits and insurance administration.
• Build efficient, scalable HR policies, processes, and infrastructure appropriate for a growing organization.
• Partner with legal counsel on employment matters, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Guide compensation philosophy, organizational leveling, and total rewards strategy.
• Leverage HR technology, automation, AI-enabled tools, and people analytics to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Participate in company security and safety initiatives and support applicable compliance requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, People Operations, Organizational Development, or a related discipline, including at least 3 years at the Director, VP, or equivalent strategic leadership level.
• Demonstrated experience partnering directly with CEOs and executive leadership teams in growing or evolving organizations.
• Proven ability to build scalable HR systems, processes, and organizational infrastructure.
• Broad knowledge of employee relations, employment compliance, compensation, benefits, payroll, performance management, talent strategy, and leadership development.
• Experience improving organizational effectiveness, leadership alignment, communication, and workplace culture.
• Strong business acumen, executive presence, sound judgment, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, recruiting technology, people analytics, and modern HR tools, including AI-enabled solutions.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage organizational risk, and balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution.

• Experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, or high-growth technology environments.
• Experience supporting organizational scaling, redesign, or transformation.
• Background in organizational development, executive coaching, or leadership facilitation.
• Experience with entrepreneurial leadership teams, OFCCP requirements, and multi-state employment compliance.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable certification.
• Master's degree or advanced education in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or Leadership.

The Director of People will help Radeus Labs grow with clarity, accountability, and operational maturity while preserving its entrepreneurial spirit and culture. Success means stronger leaders, more effective cross-functional collaboration, scalable people systems, reduced organizational friction, and sustained employee engagement.Join Radeus Labs and help shape the people, leadership, and organizational capabilities that will support our next stage of growth.Radeus Labs is an equal opportunity employer.