People Operations Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA

About BRINC:

At BRINC, we are building the technology that will define the future of emergency response. As a vertically integrated U.S. drone technology company, BRINC designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous drone stations, command-and-control software, and advanced autonomy for public safety. Today, BRINC deploys Drone as First Responder (DFR) networks that dispatch drones directly to 911 calls, providing real-time aerial intelligence before ground units arrive and helping first responders make faster, safer decisions. BRINC serves more than 1,000 public safety customers across all 50 states, is the sole drone supplier to Motorola Solutions, and has raised more than $280 million from leading strategic and technology investors, including Motorola Solutions, Index Ventures, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, and others. BRINC is recruiting exceptional engineers to build the next generation of autonomous emergency-response technology, including flight-critical firmware and advanced pilot-assistance capabilities.

About this Role:

BRINC is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to help shape how we support, develop, and scale our people as the company grows. You’ll partner closely with leaders and employees across the organization, serving as a trusted advisor on everything from performance management and employee relations to organizational design, compensation, talent planning, and team effectiveness. This is not a traditional HRBP role where established processes and playbooks are already in place, you’ll help build them. We’re looking for someone who can balance strong judgment and sound people practices with the speed, pragmatism, and flexibility of a high-growth startup. You should be equally comfortable advising a senior leader through a complex people decision, coaching a manager through a difficult conversation, and rolling up your sleeves to create the process, framework, or solution the business needs. Above all, you’ll help us scale BRINC thoughtfully without losing the ownership, urgency, and mission-driven culture that makes us who we are.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with employees, managers, and senior leaders to provide strategic HR guidance across employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness and other core people matters.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, team effectiveness, leadership development and people-related business decisions.

• Coach and develop leaders at all levels, from frontline managers to senior executives, strengthening leadership capabilities and building high-performing teams across the U.S. and Canada.

• Provide thoughtful, solutions-oriented guidance on employee relations matters, balancing employee experience, company values and business needs and applicable employment laws and regulations.

• Lead and advise on performance management processes, including goal setting, performance concerns, development plans, promotions and other talent decisions.

• Own and evolve the company’s compensation philosophy and career architecture, including job levels, career paths, pay ranges, promotion frameworks, and practices that support internal equity, market competitiveness, and employee growth.

• Partner with leaders on organizational change and strategic people initiatives, translating business needs into practical HR programs and recommendations and supporting effective implementation.

• Analyze workforce and employee data to identify trends, risks and opportunities related to retention, engagement, performance, organizational health and talent development.

• Balance strategic partnership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, growing organization, proactively identifying opportunities to improve people practices and business outcomes.

• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee, compensation, performance and organizational matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of applicable experience

• 6+ years of progressive professional human resources experience

• Employment Law Knowledge

• Extensive Experience with an HRIS (Sequoia preferred)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in an engineering, production or manufacturing environment supporting an exempt and hourly workforce

• Demonstrated success at building effective relationships

• Ability to lead with a positive attitude and approach challenges head-on

• Experience independently handling employee relations issues

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions as well as organize and prioritize work

• Demonstrated excellence thriving in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• SHRM-SCP or SPHR a plus.

BRINC Culture Values:

• Try the hard stuff

• Be innovative - Invent the future

• Move fast

• Listen to end-users

• Strive for excellence

• Don’t build a dystopia

• Be frugal

• Save lives through technology

If you’re interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you’ll apply. We’d love to review your application and get to know more about you!

BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is resolute in cultivating an environment that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion and equity. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering every employee so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance.

Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families

• 401K plan

• Maternity and paternity leave

• Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)

• Flexible work environment

• Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)

• Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)

Compensation Range: $110K - $180K