[About the Position]
Istari is growing rapidly and we are looking for a Senior Manager/Director of People who is passionate about building a positive, inclusive company culture, optimizing HR processes, and supporting a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will be someone who has the vision and expertise to grow and build out HR processes but can also roll up their sleeves and execute. Experience working in the early stage, high-growth tech environment is a plus!
[Responsibilities]
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute people strategies that align with business goals, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and retention.
- HR Operations: Manage day-to-day HR functions, including performance management, benefits, and compliance, ensuring operational excellence and scalability.
- Talent Acquisition & Development: Lead full-cycle recruiting for all positions, partnering with leaders to identify and attract top talent. Support employee development and design career progression frameworks.
- Culture Building: Champion our company culture, fostering a positive, inclusive environment. Plan and execute initiatives that enhance team cohesion, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
- Data-Driven Insights: Utilize HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making, track progress, and continuously improve HR strategies.
- Employee Relations: Act as a trusted resource for all employees, resolving issues effectively and helping to maintain a collaborative, supportive work environment.
[Qualifications]
- 7+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on fast-growing tech or SaaS environments, including senior roles in people management.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that drive business outcomes.
- Deep understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for building relationships at all levels of an organization.
- Experience with HR technologies and data analysis to drive performance and employee engagement.
- A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
[About Istari]
Istari is a digital engineering software company enabling our customers to turn the physical world into the digital.
Istari has made open, scalable digital engineering ecosystems a reality – where new technologies and systems are created digitally, free from the real-world constraints of costs and schedules. We have created the world’s best engineering model sharing platform, allowing our customers to simply and securely integrate their models and data across different engineering disciplines, organizations, and security levels.
While we are a distributed team with most team-members working remotely, we place an emphasis on staying connected and collaborative, prioritizing in-person opportunities to build trust as a team.
[Values]
At Istari, we live by our values, which include:
Purposeful Autonomy
We value letting people self-organize and self-motivate.
Our flat structure and lack of meeting clutter are meant to empower individuals and teams to be proactive.
Our autonomy is measured, goal-oriented, and results-driven – not meandering.
Clear objectives help us prioritize our time.
Smart Transparency
We believe in honest-but-kind communication, transparency, and open-door policies.
We love learning about challenges and tackling them early, not hearing good or bad news late.
We share work-in-progress across our team.
Fast feedback keeps autonomy purposeful.
Continual Curiosity
At Istari, we love learning to do things ourselves.
We ask, read, share, teach – even watch YouTube videos – to learn new skills to solve problems.
When we make breakthroughs, we write them down.
Writing focuses ideas, helps us learn, and helps us share.
Equal Opportunity
Istari is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
[Benefits]
We offer highly competitive benefits, including:
Health and Family
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Employee Premiums are 100% Company Paid
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) with federal government holidays
- Parental Leave
Financial
- Competitive Compensation
- 401k
- Company Stock Options
- Home Office Setup Budget
Learning
- Reimbursement for approved trainings and subscriptions
- Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)
Note - some benefits are not available to interns or contractors.
Thank you for your interest in Istari. Expect to hear back from us soon with next steps.
[About the Position]
Istari is growing rapidly and we are looking for a Senior Manager/Director of People who is passionate about building a positive, inclusive company culture, optimizing HR processes, and supporting a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will be someone who has the vision and expertise to grow and build out HR processes but can also roll up their sleeves and execute. Experience working in the early stage, high-growth tech environment is a plus!
[Responsibilities]
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute people strategies that align with business goals, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and retention.
- HR Operations: Manage day-to-day HR functions, including performance management, benefits, and compliance, ensuring operational excellence and scalability.
- Talent Acquisition & Development: Lead full-cycle recruiting for all positions, partnering with leaders to identify and attract top talent. Support employee development and design career progression frameworks.
- Culture Building: Champion our company culture, fostering a positive, inclusive environment. Plan and execute initiatives that enhance team cohesion, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
- Data-Driven Insights: Utilize HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making, track progress, and continuously improve HR strategies.
- Employee Relations: Act as a trusted resource for all employees, resolving issues effectively and helping to maintain a collaborative, supportive work environment.
[Qualifications]
- 7+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on fast-growing tech or SaaS environments, including senior roles in people management.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that drive business outcomes.
- Deep understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for building relationships at all levels of an organization.
- Experience with HR technologies and data analysis to drive performance and employee engagement.
- A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
[About Istari]
Istari is a digital engineering software company enabling our customers to turn the physical world into the digital.
Istari has made open, scalable digital engineering ecosystems a reality – where new technologies and systems are created digitally, free from the real-world constraints of costs and schedules. We have created the world’s best engineering model sharing platform, allowing our customers to simply and securely integrate their models and data across different engineering disciplines, organizations, and security levels.
While we are a distributed team with most team-members working remotely, we place an emphasis on staying connected and collaborative, prioritizing in-person opportunities to build trust as a team.
[Values]
At Istari, we live by our values, which include:
Purposeful Autonomy
We value letting people self-organize and self-motivate.
Our flat structure and lack of meeting clutter are meant to empower individuals and teams to be proactive.
Our autonomy is measured, goal-oriented, and results-driven – not meandering.
Clear objectives help us prioritize our time.
Smart Transparency
We believe in honest-but-kind communication, transparency, and open-door policies.
We love learning about challenges and tackling them early, not hearing good or bad news late.
We share work-in-progress across our team.
Fast feedback keeps autonomy purposeful.
Continual Curiosity
At Istari, we love learning to do things ourselves.
We ask, read, share, teach – even watch YouTube videos – to learn new skills to solve problems.
When we make breakthroughs, we write them down.
Writing focuses ideas, helps us learn, and helps us share.
Equal Opportunity
Istari is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
[Benefits]
We offer highly competitive benefits, including:
Health and Family
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Employee Premiums are 100% Company Paid
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) with federal government holidays
- Parental Leave
Financial
- Competitive Compensation
- 401k
- Company Stock Options
- Home Office Setup Budget
Learning
- Reimbursement for approved trainings and subscriptions
- Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)
Note - some benefits are not available to interns or contractors.
Thank you for your interest in Istari. Expect to hear back from us soon with next steps.