Human Resources Manager

Company Description  

Akash Systems, Inc. is a venture-backed, late-stage, Bay Area company that makes and sells Diamond Cooled GPU-based servers to AI companies, Cloud Service Providers, and data centers worldwide. The deep tech company pioneered Diamond Cooling® technology wherein the world’s most thermally conductive material, lab-grown diamond, is brought close to the GPU chip – the densest heat source in a modern high compute server. The resulting Akash server exhibits more compute in FLOPS (>50%) and FLOPS per Watt (by 2x) than any other server in the market today. Akash’s Diamond Cooled servers also reduce the energy cost of cooling the entire data center and maintain performance in high ambient temperatures. The company’s lead investors include Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund. Akash Systems has deployed its Diamond Cooling® technology in space, with many Akash satellite radios in orbit. 

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Emeryville, CA, for a Human Resources Manager. The HR Manager will lead and oversee all HR functions, including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and compensation and benefits administration.

Responsibilities include partnering with leadership to support organizational goals, maintaining positive employee experiences, implementing HR strategies and policies, and ensuring legal compliance. The HR Manager will help to foster a workplace environment that respects and values everyone regardless of role or position in the company.

Specific near-term areas of focus would include:

• Compliance - for employees in several states including training and communication requirements
• Culture - helping to drive common culture for a hard-working, busy team spread several sites (AKASH = Act with intent, Krush all goals, Adapt quickly, Safety first, Have fun)
• Recruiting/Hiring - establishing and leading a process to find, hire, and onboard candidates across a variety of functions
• Communication - finding ways to keep the team aligned across all locations and functions
• Organizational structure - help management in establishing new hires into the long-term organizational plan
• Compensation and benefits - review and update policies in line with company growth goals

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in recruiting, talent acquisition, and workforce planning.
• Proven skills in employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• In-depth knowledge of HR policies, compliance regulations, and employment laws.
• Experience in designing and managing benefits programs and employee engagement initiatives.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in an on-site, fast-paced, and innovative environment.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• Previous experience in a fast-moving tech or high-growth company is highly beneficial.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including: 

• Base salary: competitive and based on experience, skills, and qualifications 
• Annual performance bonus 
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Flexible PTO policy 

Akash Systems does not sponsor or take over sponsorship for employment visas for this role (e.g., H‑1B, O‑1, TN, F‑1/OPT, etc.). Eligible candidates are U.S. citizens or U.S. lawful permanent residents (Green Card Holders).