Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup launched in 2020 by Tesla alumni that is bringing the $26B recreational vehicle industry into the electric age. Based in San Francisco and Boulder, Lightship is designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, and range anxiety of gas RVing.
Overview
Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families.
Honoring Diverse Perspectives
Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team.
About the Role
Lightship’s mission to modernize and electrify the RV begins with a foundation of building an excellent team. We’re looking for a well-rounded HR senior manager or director to be a partner to the business and a champion for our values and creating a positive and collaborative workplace. You will be our first full time HR team member and help us create the foundation for our people practices. We’re a low-ego team looking for a highly effective collaborator equally capable of guiding personnel strategy and executing day to day administration of HR related projects on their own. The ideal candidate has thrived working on small teams at dynamic, early stage companies.
Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision (full time only)
- 401k
- Unlimited Paid Time Off that we actually want you to use! 3-4 weeks is common at Lightship.
-12 weeks paid parental leave
- $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own, we call this a LightTrip (full time only)
Lightship offers all of its employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance and covers 100% of the insurance premium. We are on a mission to create a more healthful all-electric experience for a pastime that millions of families enjoy and believe strongly that our team should not have to worry about quality healthcare for themselves or their loved ones along the way.
Onsite/Hybrid Work
Most roles at Lightship require onsite work from our offices Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, though some roles may require all days in office. Speak to the hiring manager to learn more.
Responsibilities
Champion of Lightship values and a positive and collaborative employee experienceProvide strategic and tactical support related to performance management, organizational design, learning and development, compensation and employee relationsManage onboarding and new hire orientation for all new employees and contractorsSupport inhouse and contract recruiting effortsMaintain employee information in company HRISSupporting Lightship team with matters related to disability leave, workers compensation, unemployment claims and leaves of absenceResponsible for employment related contracts and relationship with employment counselBuild credibility and trust with Lightship employees, respond to inquiries in a timely manner and resolve employee concerns with compassion and follow-throughOversee summer intern programLead culture initiatives including twice a year company offsitesLead annual merit review processHelp us build a high performing, diverse and inclusive teamSupport other people-related projects, as neededPrior Experience & Professional Qualities
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field5+ years’ experience in an HR roleApplied knowledge of HR principles, practices and standardsResourceful and self-motivated with ability to work in changing environmentsDemonstrated experience with coaching employees and people leaders through complex issuesDemonstrated ability to effectively partner and collaborate with all levels of an organization and positively influence teamsAbility to manage projects in a fast-paced environmentExcellent organization and problem solving skills and strong attention to detailStrong written and verbal communicationExperience with Jira and Google Suite a plus