Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha – our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots – and we’re growing the team to take it even further.
Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications.
Our Mission
At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.
About The Role
As we scale globally, we are looking for a Chief Human Resources Officer to become a core member of the executive team and to build a world‑class people function that can grow with the business.
This is a high‑impact leadership role for someone who combines strategic HR vision with a deep understanding of fast‑moving, technology‑driven organizations.
Mission
Design, build, and scale a global HR ecosystem that enables elite engineering talent to do their best work — while ensuring strong culture, performance, and compliance across the UK, the US, and Canada.
What You’ll Do
HR Strategy & Executive Partnership
Define and execute a global HR strategy aligned with the company’s mission, vision, and growth stage
Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession
Provide insight into people analytics, workforce trends, and organizational health
Talent Acquisition & Scaling
Build and lead global talent acquisition strategies for highly specialized AI, robotics, and hardware engineering roles
Own the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, performance management, development, and retention
Develop succession planning frameworks and leadership pipelines
Design learning and development programs covering both technical and soft skills
Performance, Compensation & Engagement
Design and operate performance management systems focused on accountability, speed, and impact
Build competitive, scalable compensation and benefits frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
Leverage HR data, analytics, and technology to support strategic decision‑making and continuous improvement
Culture & Employee Relations
Build and scale a strong, high‑performance company culture rooted in ownership, transparency, and execution
Manage employee relations in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
Handle complex employee issues, disputes, and disciplinary matters with maturity and fairness
Legal Compliance & Risk
Ensure all HR policies and practices comply with local labor laws in the UK, the US, and Canada
Proactively identify and manage people‑related risks as the company scales internationally
HR Function Leadership
Build, lead, and mentor the HR team
Establish scalable HR processes, infrastructure, and HR‑tech systems
Balance strategic leadership with hands‑on execution when needed
We’re Looking For
7+ years of experience in senior HR leadership roles within technology‑driven companies (Robotics, AI, Automotive, Aerospace, Hardware, Electronics Manufacturing, or similar)
Proven experience partnering with executive leadership at a senior or C‑level
Strong background in talent acquisition for highly specialized technical roles
Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, execution‑focused approach
Data‑driven decision‑making skills using HR analytics and metrics
Strong Advantage
Experience building HR functions in a fast‑growing startup or scale‑up
Experience operating in multinational environments and scaling across jurisdictions
Track record of supporting companies through rapid growth and organizational change
What We Offer
Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support.
Equity included–we believe builders should share in what they build.
Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.
Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office.
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
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