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MicroVision®

Director of People Operations

orlando, FL

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MicroVision® lists this Director of People Operations opportunity in orlando, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

MicroVision is defining the next generation of lidar-based perception solutions for automotive, industrial, and security & defense markets. As the industry moves beyond proof of concept toward value, deployment, and commercialization, MicroVision delivers integrated hardware and software solutions designed for real-world performance, automotive-grade reliability, and economic scalability. With engineering centers in the U.S. and Germany, MicroVision leads the industry in depth and breadth of its portfolio, with both short- and long-range lidar solutions, featuring solid-state sensors with varying wavelengths, advanced sensor architectures, design-to-cost engineering, and open software solutions.

MicroVision has an immediate opportunity for an experienced People Operations Director . This role will be on site in our Orlando office , with some level of hybrid work possible, but this is not a remote position. We are looking for an experienced HR leader with excellent interpersonal communications skills to lead our human resource function. The People Operation Director will lead the development, implementation and administration of best practices, policies, and strategies in the HR function. The individual will be a key business partner providing hands-on operational and strategic human resources leadership for our company. They will be a significant contributor to build upon and help optimize our processes and tools landscape to provide a phenomenal experience for our employees and managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader to the executive team, broader leadership team, and an advocate for employees

Develop and lead the talent acquisition strategy, improving the hiring process, candidate evaluation, and hiring manager effectiveness

Lead change management initiatives to support the company’s growth, scalability, and evolving needs

Stay up-to-date with HR best practices, industry trends, and regulatory changes to ensure the organization remains competitive and compliant

Partner with senior leadership to shape the company’s culture (including by facilitating increased in-person collaboration), ensuring alignment with organizational values, mission, and vision

Ensure provision of effective human resources services by overseeing the operations and employees of the People Operations department, including performance evaluations, training, maintenance of records, employee lifecycle, writing/updating personnel manual, and documents

Ensure positive Employee Relations practices; counsel and/or coach employees and managers regarding employee issues including performance management, facilitation of formal/informal complaints to resolution

Prepare budget and justify budget requests and adjustments. Establish departmental strategy, goals, and objectives and ensure efficient and economical use of department funds, staff resources, materials, facilities, and time

Monitor and analyze people data to identify trends, address potential challenges, and make data-driven recommendations to improve people practices

Assist employees in understanding policies and utilizing benefits, including cash and equity compensation plans, 401(k) plan, leave of absence coordination

Mentor and support growth of the People Operations and recruiting team members

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Engineering, and Operations, to ensure the alignment of People initiatives with company priorities and legal compliance

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or other related degree. SPHR or related certification is a plus

12+ years in HR with graduated experience and responsibility experience preferably within a technology environment

7+ years of management experience in human resources, people operations, or related leadership roles

Knowledge of current laws and regulations governing human resource matters with a solid understanding of federal and state employment laws; experience with international labor laws a plus

An excellent communicator, both verbal and written, with the ability to develop and maintain high levels of credibility to forge solid professional relationships with subordinates/peers and become a trusted advisor to upper management

A multi-tasker with strengths in setting priorities and completing projects within deadlines

Knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, EEO Compliance, Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment Claims processing and COBRA

Demonstrated ability to act with professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality

Proven ability to present and translate People Operations data and analytics into meaningful recommendations for executive leadership

Benefits:

MicroVision is proud to offer a comprehensive benefit program including:

Competitive compensation and equity program

Choice between an HSA Medical plan with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and generous contributions or a Buy-Up PPO Medical plan

Buy-Up PPO Dental plan 100% employer-paid for employees

Vision coverage 100% employer-paid for employees

401(k) plan with company match to help you save for your future (50% of your contributions up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)

Generous time off package including a flexible vacation program as well as incidental personal/sick days and standard holidays

Supplemental pay for Parental Leave

Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability

MicroVision is committed to an inclusive workplace. MicroVision is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. Please let us know if you need reasonable accommodation in completing the application, attending and/or participating in an interview or in taking any test required for employment.

MicroVision is an E-Verify participant. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

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orlando, FL, 32885, US

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