Revel HR Business Partner at Revel leads the transition from outsourced HR to an in-house function and builds core people programs. The role partners with leadership to support organizational growth and compliance.
Responsibilities
Revel is hiring its first in-house HR Business Partner. Today our HR support comes from an outside firm. As we scale, we want someone inside the company who knows our people, our pace, and our mission, and who can build the People function from the ground up.
This is a hands-on role with real strategic scope. In your first months you’ll lead the transition from our contracted HR provider. Over time you’ll build the programs, policies, and culture that help a team of exceptional engineers, designers, and sellers grow. You’ll report to People leadership and work directly with founders and managers across the company.
Lead the transition from our outsourced HR provider to an in-house function. Decide what to bring in-house, what to keep outsourced, and which systems and vendors to use (HRIS, payroll, benefits).
Act as a trusted partner and coach to founders, managers, and employees. Advise on org design, team growth, and people decisions as we scale.
Build Revel’s core people programs, including onboarding, performance reviews, career development, and engagement. Keep them simple enough for a fast-moving startup.
Own employee relations end to end. Handle sensitive issues with good judgment and work with legal counsel when needed.
Keep Revel compliant as we grow. That includes California and multi-state employment law, the employee handbook and policies, leave administration, and benefits open enrollment.
Partner with recruiting and hiring managers on headcount planning, leveling, compensation frameworks, and offers.
Work with Talent Acquisition to set up people data and reporting, such as headcount, attrition, time to hire, and engagement. Use it to spot issues early and guide leadership decisions.
Protect and strengthen the culture: high pace, high ambition, high talent density. Design team rituals, offsites, and communications that grow with us.
Work with leadership on HR practices for a company serving aerospace, energy, and defense customers, including work with Legal and Security on export-control and customer-driven requirements.
Qualification
Sound judgment on riskStrong coachingClearBA/BS degree or equivalent experienceExperience at companies in aerospace
Required
7+ years of HR Business Partner or HR generalist experience, including time at a high-growth startup.
Experience building or rebuilding HR programs and infrastructure.
Solid working knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance.
Sound judgment on risk, with the ability to give practical advice that weighs business needs against people and legal concerns.
Strong coaching, consulting, and facilitation skills, with credibility among founders and senior technical leaders.
Clear, direct communication and strong critical thinking.
Comfort working with ambiguity and doing everything from strategy to tactical execution.
Project and change management experience, especially leading people through new systems, policies, or ways of working.
Experience using people analytics to identify trends and inform organizational decisions.
Empathy and a real investment in building community on a small, fast-growing team.
Preferred
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
Experience moving off a PEO or outsourced HR provider is a strong plus.
Experience at companies in aerospace, defense, energy, or deep tech, or with teams in ITAR or export-controlled environments.
Experience supporting Engineering or other highly technical organizations.
Experience building leveling and compensation frameworks at an early-stage company.
Be the first People hire at a company with strong early traction and world-class talent.
Work directly with founders and leadership, with real influence on how the company grows, who we hire, and the culture we become.
Support employees who build technology for critical infrastructure and high-stakes industries, including aerospace, energy, and defense.
