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Due to our work with export-controlled technologies, all candidates must be a \"U.S. Person\" as defined by ITAR and EAR (e.g., U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).\nAbout Darkhive, LLC\nEstablished in 2021, Darkhive is redefining the future of autonomous systems. We design and build next-generation hardware and software solutions that seamlessly integrate into critical public safety and defense networks. Our core focus centers on developing tactical, human-machine interfaces and scaling the mass production of affordable, attritable uncrewed systems alongside our government partners.\nAt Darkhive, we are a high-growth team of U.S. Special Operations veterans, aerospace engineers, robotics perception experts, and DevSecOps professionals. Above all, we are a mission-first culture. We believe that global teams operating on the front lines deserve high-quality, intelligent tools that ensure safety when each second counts.\nIf you are a free-thinking problem solver looking to build cutting-edge robotics in a fast-paced, highly collaborative startup environment, apply with Darkhive today!\nRole Summary\nWe are seeking a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves Director of Human Resources to manage our HR operations, workforce administration, and internal compliance footprint. Located at our headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, this individual will balance day-to-day generalist duties with internal culture-building and team management.\nThe ideal candidate brings a blend of employee relations and talent management coupled with deep transactional HR administrative skills. This is a critical building role for someone execution-oriented who possesses the capability, ambition, and trajectory to grow into a future Vice President of HR as our operation expands.\nReports To: VP of Finance & Business Operations\nEmployment Type: Full-Time, On-site in San Antonio, Texas\nKey Responsibilities\nHR Operations, Systems & Compliance\nManage Federal, State, and Local reporting requirements specific to emerging companies scaling beyond 50+ employees (including EEO-1 reporting, FMLA infrastructure, and OSHA standards)\nEnsure total compliance with applicable federal, Texas, and local employment laws and regulations\nMaintain and execute standard operating practices related to employee relations, leave administration, wage and hour requirements, workplace investigations, and employment documentation\nDirectly administer and manage our HRIS infrastructure, payroll coordination, personnel files, and general record keeping\nCompensation & Benefits Optimization\nOversee and execute the administration of employee benefits programs, coordinating directly with third-party brokers and providers\nSupport executive leadership and Finance teams in the deployment of compensation programs, salary benchmarking structures, and internal equity frameworks\nServe as an internal operational checkpoint to balance market competitiveness with baseline financial discipline\nTalent Management & Organizational Execution\nPartner with leadership to translate business priorities into structured hiring plans, people programs, and HR processes\nConduct workforce planning across functional business units to resolve immediate staffing priorities and develop structured pipelines\nDeliver comprehensive onboarding frameworks that accelerate employee integration, alignment, and productivity\nExecute disciplined recruiting, interviewing, selection, and localized employer brand outreach\nPerformance, Training & Culture\nDevelop and facilitate workplace training programs focused on management readiness, internal professional growth, and regulatory scaling needs\nDeploy the company-wide performance management framework to cultivate accountability, objective metric structures, and constructive feedback loops\nServe as a trusted, highly accessible resource for employees and mid-level managers to address operational bottlenecks\nInvestigate and document sensitive employee relations issues with absolute discretion, consistency, and professional judgment\nBuild, sustain, and champion internal programs that protect our flat, mission-first startup culture\nQualifications\nRequired Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related professional discipline\n8+ years of progressive HR experience, combining strong hands-on HR administrative/generalist skills with modern employee relations and talent management exposure\nProven capability managing strict regulatory reporting criteria required for corporate compliance thresholds reaching 50+ total workers\nDirect ownership over the implementation, utilization, and management of modern enterprise HRIS platforms\nComprehensive working knowledge of Federal and Texas employment laws and statutory compliance standards\nPreferred Experience\nDirect exposure to high-growth tech sectors, venture-backed groups, defense systems, advanced manufacturing, or highly regulated government contracting parameters\nSpecialized familiarity navigating administrative requirements alongside government contractors, security-cleared groups, or export-controlled corporate structures\nProfile & Location\nLocation: San Antonio, Texas. 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