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About Voyant PhotonicsVoyant is transforming machine perception. Our LiDAR products are compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand and powerful enough to measure range, velocity, and reflectivity with unparalleled accuracy. Powered by silicon photonics, with chips smaller than your fingertip, we're delivering sensors that combine groundbreaking performance with affordability.

About Voyant PhotonicsVoyant is transforming machine perception. Our LiDAR products are compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand and powerful enough to measure range, velocity, and reflectivity with unparalleled accuracy. Powered by silicon photonics, with chips smaller than your fingertip, we're delivering sensors that combine groundbreaking performance with affordability.Voyant Photonics is redefining the future of LiDAR with compact, chip-scale systems that bring machine perception to the next level. Our platform enhances what's possible in autonomous navigation, robotics, industrial automation, and more. We're not just miniaturizing LiDAR; we're making it scalable, manufacturable, and ready for the real world. Join us as we turn cutting-edge research into real products that will power the next generation of intelligent machines.Position OverviewLocation: New York City (Hybrid)Voyant is at a monumental point in its journey, we are focused on commercialization and scaling our team to match the ambition. As Senior Director of People operations, you'll lead and execute all core People functions, including HR programs, benefits, performance, learning and development, compensation, talent acquisition, retention, and people operations. You'll report to the CEO and be a key member of the executive leadership team, shaping not just how we hire and support people, but how the entire company operates.You'll be responsible for building processes, programs, and policies from the ground up, while also identifying and evolving what systems and processes no longer serve us as we grow. This role is both strategic and hands-on: you'll architect scalable systems, but also dive into day-to-day execution when needed. You'll serve as a connective force between leadership, the board, and the broader team — ensuring alignment, clarity, and progress during a period of rapid scaling.This is the right role for someone who thrives on building high-performance cultures and scaling early-stage companies. The next 6–12 months will be defining: we're doubling our headcount, formalizing structure, and scaling our operations. You'll be surrounded by brilliant, collaborative people who are deeply excited by our mission, to make LiDAR as ubiquitous as CMOS sensors are in everyday cameras.If you're passionate about shaping the future of a breakthrough technology company and building a focused, collaborative culture, this is a rare opportunity to lead with both mission and heart and help define how a high-impact team grows and succeeds.Key ResponsibilitiesPeople Operations & HRISLead and manage core HR operations, systems, and compliance, including payroll, HRIS, international employment platforms, immigration support, and company-wide policy implementation.Compensation & BenefitsLead the company's compensation strategy, including salary benchmarking and equity management, in close collaboration with leadership and finance. Oversee benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, well-communicated, and seamlessly integrated into the offer and onboarding process.Performance & DevelopmentDesign and lead performance and development programs, including review cycles, career pathing, and learning initiatives—in partnership with company leadership. Serve as a thought partner on team structure and growth planning.Culture & EngagementFoster a high-performance, delivery-oriented culture rooted in shared values. Lead engagement initiatives, internal communications, and cross-functional programs that strengthen employee experience, accountability, and collaboration across remote and global teams.People Programs, Talent Acquisition & Strategic OperationsDrive scaling initiatives in partnership with finance through headcount planning and compensation budgeting. Lead talent acquisition to ensure hiring aligns with evolving business needs. Oversee hiring operations, manage employment legal matters, and implement policies that support a hybrid and partially remote workforce.Qualifications

• 8+ years of People leadership experience in high-growth environments (startup or scaling tech company preferred)
• Deep experience across multiple People functions:, HRBP, operations, benefits, performance, compensation,
• Comfortable moving between high-level strategy and hands-on execution
• Thoughtful, clear communicator and cultural ambassador
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices
• Experience with tools like Trinet, ADP, Justworks, and HRIS systems
• Based in NYC or willing to work hybrid from our NYC headquarters

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity package
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays
• Team events and company meetups
• Complimentary lunch provided daily at our NYC office

Equal Opportunity EmployerVoyant Photonics is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelExecutive

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

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• Job functionHuman Resources
• IndustriesAutomation Machinery Manufacturing

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