Company Description JarrarLabs develops AI-driven tools for automated testing, advanced diagnostics, and predictive control of electrochemical systems. The company focuses on using AI to integrate cross-disciplinary science and clarify complex physical degradation mechanisms, helping remove commercialization barriers for deep-tech hardware. Its current primary area is solid oxide cells, with growing applications in batteries, catalysis, and advanced energy research. Team members work at the intersection of AI, electrochemistry, and engineering to accelerate innovation in next-generation energy technologies.

Role Description The Chief People Officer / Head of Human Resources is a full-time, on-site role based in Golden, CO. This role oversees the end-to-end people strategy, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and leadership development, ensuring alignment with JarrarLabs’ mission and growth plans. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and updating HR policies, leading succession planning initiatives, addressing employee relations matters, and driving employee engagement programs to support a high-performing, inclusive culture. The role partners closely with executive leadership to build scalable HR processes, manage compliance and risk, and provide coaching to managers on people-related decisions. This position also involves analyzing HR data, setting key people metrics, and implementing programs that support retention, career growth, and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Experience in performance management and employee engagement, with the ability to design and implement programs that support growth and retention.
Strong background in succession planning and HR policies, including developing frameworks that support leadership pipelines and compliant, consistent practices.
Expertise in employee relations, including resolving complex issues, managing conflict, and fostering a respectful, collaborative workplace.
Proven experience in strategic HR leadership within a technology, engineering, or research-focused organization.
Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance in the United States.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead HR teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on inclusion and equity.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related field; advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus.

JarrarLabs

Vacatures

Chief People Officer / Head of Human Resources