Blake-Ryan & Associates · 6 hours ago
Human Resources Director
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expBlake-Ryan & Associates is a growing tech manufacturer in Irvine, seeking a Director of Human Resources to build scalable HR functions and policies. The role involves managing HR operations, compliance, and employee relations while supporting the company's rapid growth and innovation.
Hiring Manager
Jon Wynott
Responsibilities
Scale Operations: Build a flexible HR model that evolves alongside the company’s growth
Lifecycle Management: Standardize end-to-end employee processes from onboarding to offboarding
Systems Ownership: Select and implement the HR tech stack (HRIS, Compensation, Performance)
Workforce Strategy: Partner with executives on org design and headcount planning
IP-Focused Governance: Develop HR policies and handbooks tailored for high-tech, IP-driven environments
Legal Compliance: Oversee labor law adherence across U.S. and international jurisdictions
Employee Relations: Resolve complex workplace issues with professional judgment and consistency
Legal Partnership: Align with Legal on IP protection and employment contracts
Focal Cycle Leadership: Execute annual performance, merit, and equity review cycles
Career Architecture: Define job levels, promotion criteria, and technical career paths
Pay Equity: Partner with Finance to maintain competitive, market-aligned compensation
Manager Enablement: Provide tools for performance differentiation and effective feedback
International Support: Manage HR for a distributed workforce across multiple global design centers
Global Expansion: Coordinate with PEO/EOR partners to hire and scale in new regions
Regional Alignment: Adapt global policies to meet local labor requirements and cultural needs
Culture Building: Foster an environment of innovation, accountability, and high execution
Technical Onboarding: Launch programs that accelerate new hire productivity in R&D settings
Leadership Coaching: Develop first-time managers and technical leads into effective people leaders
Strategic Advisor: Guide leadership on engagement, retention, and overall organizational health
Qualification
Required
10+ years of HR leadership experience and some kind of related industry experience: i.e. technology, deep-tech, advanced engineering, software, medical device, etc
Demonstrated experience building HR functions and policies from scratch
Direct ownership managing synchronized annual review cycles that align performance evaluations with merit-based compensation increases
Strong international HR experience, including multi-country compliance
A deep understanding of employment law, compensation structures, and HR best practice
Preferred
Experience in fast-growing startups or scale-ups (Series A–C or equivalent)
Prefer experience supporting engineering, R&D, or scientific teams
Familiarity with equity compensation, retention strategies, and competitive technical labor markets
Experience working closely with founders, executive teams, and boards
Background in regulated or IP-sensitive industries
Benefits
Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Stock options with strong upside
Comprehensive health benefits
Early influence on architecture and product roadmaps
The opportunity to build technology with global, long-term impact
Company
Blake-Ryan & Associates
Blake Ryan and Associates is a full-service recruiting search firm located in Los Angeles, CA.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase