Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 3 years of full-time HR experience, preferably in a tech startup environment., Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple HR processes., Proactive mindset with a proven track record of automating and scaling HR functions., Willingness to travel to Washington, D.C., 2-3 times per month for in-person onboarding..

Key responsibilities:

Manage core HR functions such as payroll, onboarding, and offboarding.

Oversee key people processes including performance reviews, training, and cultural initiatives.

Serve as a resource for employees on compensation, benefits, and employment relations.

Ensure compliance with HR regulations and analyze HR data to support leadership decisions.

Job description

Our mission is to be the technology backbone for strategic competition against peer adversaries. These missions – including intelligence, information operations, special activities, and perception management – are happening today and their success or failure will determine if we go to war tomorrow.

We've been on the front lines of these missions since 2019, and have grown to support a wide range of missions across all US service branches, multiple combatant commands, partner nations, and interagency stakeholders. We deploy both hardware and software products to support people on the front lines that span collection, planning / assessments, and effects.

We've grown from $3M in run-rate revenue in 2021 to $80M in run-rate revenue today. We've been profitable since 2022 and have raised $91M in venture capital funding through Series B. We're valued at $1.5B as of 2025.

About the role

Vannevar has historically had a cross-functional HR team, with pooled responsibilities across business operations and finance leaders. We are looking for a self-driving, highly organized candidate to own critical HR processes, partner with operations leadership to align HR strategies to business outcomes, and serve as a centralized resource (the “go-to” for questions) for the company.

What you’ll do

Execute core HR duties, including payroll, compensation, onboarding, and offboarding processes
Manage our highest-priority People processes, including biannual review cycles, training and development, and cultural initiatives as we scale
Serve as an employee resource on compensation, benefits, accommodations, and relations
Oversee our compliance with HR-related regulations and applicable employment laws
Support analysis of HR and People-related data to inform leadership decisions

What we’re looking for

Based in DC or willing to travel to DC 2-3x/monthly for in-person onboarding weeks
3+ years of full-time experience in HR, with previous tech startup exposure a plus
Proactive, high-ownership mindset with proven track record of “getting things done”
Proven ability to innovate, scale, and automate HR processes
Excitement about national security and defense missions

What we offer

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 + equity + 401K match. Within the range, individual pay is determined by experience, relevant education, and / or training. We’re proud to offer competitive benefits that support our employees. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:

Remote-first, flexible culture (we have nationwide WeWork access, with dedicated Vannevar offices in DC, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and soon Honolulu)
Lifestyle stipends - monthly mental health, wellness & fitness stipend, in-home office setup stipend and family planning assistance   
Unlimited PTO including competitive vacation and holiday schedules  
Child and pet care reimbursement during work travel  
Health, dental, and vision insurance 
Salary top-up during military reserve duty  
Fully paid parental leave   
401k matching

Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!

IMPORTANT NOTICE
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants. Official emails from the company will come from an @vannevarlabs.com domain. Under no circumstances will a legitimate representative from our company contact you to request passwords, financial information, or other sensitive personal data. Please be vigilant of potential scams.

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