Director of People & Culture
Range Energy, Inc., Mountain View, CA, United States
About Range Energy
Range Energy builds powered trailers that help electrify heavy‑duty trucking without requiring fleets to replace their tractors. We solve real-world problems with real hardware.
We move fast, take ownership, and hold a high bar for execution. We value people who are low ego and team‑first, calm under pressure, direct and respectful communicators, willing to roll up their sleeves, and focused on solutions, not drama.
We operate with high integrity. We do what we say we’ll do, we’re transparent about risks and tradeoffs, and we build trust through consistent follow-through.
The work is hands‑on. Sometimes messy. Often fast. Always meaningful.
Founded in 2021, Range is led by experienced EV operators from Tesla, Zoox, Honda, and other leading OEMs. We are backed by strong investors and focused on building hardware that fleets will actually use.
If you like building real things, solving hard problems, and working with low-drama, high-output teammates, you will fit here.
Role Summary As the Director of People & Culture, you will build and scale the people foundation at Range. This is a highly impactful, hands‑on leadership role responsible for shaping how we hire, develop, and support our team as we grow.
You’ll partner closely with leadership to drive talent strategy, build core HR infrastructure, and ensure we’re creating a high‑performing, inclusive, and mission‑aligned culture.
This is not a “maintenance HR” role—this is a build, scale, and influence role.
Key Responsibilities
Own and evolve Range’s overall people strategy aligned to company growth goals
Partner with executives and hiring managers on org design, workforce planning, and scaling
Build and refine recruiting strategy
Design and implement scalable HR processes (onboarding, performance cycles, promotions, offboarding)
Build leveling frameworks, compensation philosophy, and career progression paths
Ensure compliance with federal, state (especially California), and local employment laws
Lead performance management and feedback cycles (goal‑setting, reviews, calibration)
Create clear leveling rubrics and development frameworks
Drive initiatives around employee engagement and retention
Shape and reinforce Range’s culture as we scale
Build programs that support inclusion, belonging, and team connection
Act as a trusted partner and resource for employees across the org
Own compensation benchmarking, banding, and offer strategy (leveraging tools like Pave/Carta benchmarks)
Manage benefits, equity philosophy, and rewards programs
What Success Looks Like (first 6–12 months)
A clear and scalable people foundation (performance cycles, leveling, comp bands) is in place
Hiring processes are structured, consistent, and delivering high‑quality talent
Managers feel supported and equipped to lead effectively
Employees have clarity on growth, expectations, and how they can succeed at Range
Culture scales intentionally without losing what makes Range special
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
7–12+ years of experience in HR / People Operations, with 2–4+ years in a leadership role
Experience building HR infrastructure from the ground up (early‑stage or scaling startup preferred)
Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices
Proven ability to partner with technical teams (hardware, engineering, manufacturing is a plus)
Data‑driven mindset with experience in comp benchmarking and workforce planning
Hands‑on and scrappy—you’re just as comfortable building a policy as you are coaching an exec
Passion for building strong, healthy, and high‑performing teams
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Haves
A track record of success in a fast‑paced, growth‑stage company.
Experience with change management
Leadership experience from both public and VC funded start‑ups
Range Energy’s compensation package includes a competitive salary, equity for all full‑time roles, and a generous benefits package. The salary range for Mountain View, CA based applicants is between $200,000 - $289,000 annually. The total compensation will be determined based on multiple factors including domain knowledge, experience and location.
Range Energy participates in E-Verify in the United States. Range Energy will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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We move fast, take ownership, and hold a high bar for execution. We value people who are low ego and team‑first, calm under pressure, direct and respectful communicators, willing to roll up their sleeves, and focused on solutions, not drama.
We operate with high integrity. We do what we say we’ll do, we’re transparent about risks and tradeoffs, and we build trust through consistent follow-through.
The work is hands‑on. Sometimes messy. Often fast. Always meaningful.
Founded in 2021, Range is led by experienced EV operators from Tesla, Zoox, Honda, and other leading OEMs. We are backed by strong investors and focused on building hardware that fleets will actually use.
If you like building real things, solving hard problems, and working with low-drama, high-output teammates, you will fit here.
Role Summary As the Director of People & Culture, you will build and scale the people foundation at Range. This is a highly impactful, hands‑on leadership role responsible for shaping how we hire, develop, and support our team as we grow.
You’ll partner closely with leadership to drive talent strategy, build core HR infrastructure, and ensure we’re creating a high‑performing, inclusive, and mission‑aligned culture.
This is not a “maintenance HR” role—this is a build, scale, and influence role.
Key Responsibilities
Own and evolve Range’s overall people strategy aligned to company growth goals
Partner with executives and hiring managers on org design, workforce planning, and scaling
Build and refine recruiting strategy
Design and implement scalable HR processes (onboarding, performance cycles, promotions, offboarding)
Build leveling frameworks, compensation philosophy, and career progression paths
Ensure compliance with federal, state (especially California), and local employment laws
Lead performance management and feedback cycles (goal‑setting, reviews, calibration)
Create clear leveling rubrics and development frameworks
Drive initiatives around employee engagement and retention
Shape and reinforce Range’s culture as we scale
Build programs that support inclusion, belonging, and team connection
Act as a trusted partner and resource for employees across the org
Own compensation benchmarking, banding, and offer strategy (leveraging tools like Pave/Carta benchmarks)
Manage benefits, equity philosophy, and rewards programs
What Success Looks Like (first 6–12 months)
A clear and scalable people foundation (performance cycles, leveling, comp bands) is in place
Hiring processes are structured, consistent, and delivering high‑quality talent
Managers feel supported and equipped to lead effectively
Employees have clarity on growth, expectations, and how they can succeed at Range
Culture scales intentionally without losing what makes Range special
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
7–12+ years of experience in HR / People Operations, with 2–4+ years in a leadership role
Experience building HR infrastructure from the ground up (early‑stage or scaling startup preferred)
Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices
Proven ability to partner with technical teams (hardware, engineering, manufacturing is a plus)
Data‑driven mindset with experience in comp benchmarking and workforce planning
Hands‑on and scrappy—you’re just as comfortable building a policy as you are coaching an exec
Passion for building strong, healthy, and high‑performing teams
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Haves
A track record of success in a fast‑paced, growth‑stage company.
Experience with change management
Leadership experience from both public and VC funded start‑ups
Range Energy’s compensation package includes a competitive salary, equity for all full‑time roles, and a generous benefits package. The salary range for Mountain View, CA based applicants is between $200,000 - $289,000 annually. The total compensation will be determined based on multiple factors including domain knowledge, experience and location.
Range Energy participates in E-Verify in the United States. Range Energy will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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