Take full ownership of TerraFirma's HR function, including existing infrastructure (Rippling) and the processes, policies, and practices that need to be built around it
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR support across all teams
Partner directly with leadership and hiring managers to support workforce planning, org design, and compensation structure as the company scales
Ensure compliance with employment law, safety regulations, and labor requirements across a workforce that includes both office and field/manufacturing personnel
Design and roll out performance management, career development, and employee engagement programs appropriate for a fast-scaling startup
Manage leaves of absence, workers' compensation, and other field-operations-specific HR needs unique to a hardware and construction environment
Support the recruiting team on offer structuring, compensation benchmarking, and closing candidates
Build a people-first culture that reflects TerraFirma's mission and operating standards, from the office to the job site
Qualification
3+ years of HR experienceExcellent communication skillsPHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certificationAdditional RequirementsMust be willing to relocate to Austin
Required
3+ years of HR experience, including employee relations, compliance, and HR program ownership
Demonstrated experience building or significantly shaping HR processes and infrastructure, not just operating within an existing system
Strong understanding of employment law and HR compliance requirements in Texas
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across a workforce ranging from engineers to field operators
Preferred
Experience as a founding or early HR hire at a startup or fast-growing company
Experience supporting a workforce that includes both office-based and field/manufacturing/construction personnel
Familiarity with HR needs specific to construction, manufacturing, or hardware companies (e.g., workers' comp, field safety compliance, union or apprenticeship considerations)
Hands-on experience with Rippling or a similar HRIS platform
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification
Additional Requirements
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities
Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
