HR Manager

About Us

Hylio is a high-growth AgTech leader based in Richmond, TX, dedicated to revolutionizing the agricultural industry through the design, fabrication, and deployment of heavy-lift unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Our mission is to provide farmers with enterprise-grade drone technology that increases swath efficiency and simplifies precision application. As we scale our manufacturing lines and expand our fleet, we are seeking a strategic HR leader to manage our most valuable asset: our people.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to spearhead our human capital strategy. This is not a standard corporate HR role; you will be operating at the intersection of hardware manufacturing and aerospace technology. You will manage full-cycle talent acquisition for specialized technical roles, new employee onboarding and nontechnical training, ensure regulatory compliance, and build a culture of safety and precision that matches our engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Talent Acquisition: Lead the recruitment strategy for high-skill roles, including aerospace engineers, fabrication technicians, and technical support staff. Build a pipeline of candidates familiar with hardware assembly and industrial production.
• Employee Onboarding: Manage onboarding of new employees, including initial nontechnical training, as well as continued nontechnical training and follow up meetings
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure company-wide adherence to Texas labor laws and federal regulations. Work closely with the COO to manage workplace safety protocols (OSHA) specific to hardware fabrication and lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery handling.
• Payroll & Workforce Management: Oversee all payroll functions, time-tracking, bi-weekly payroll processing and benefits administration using Homebase & Navigator. Manage the intersection of labor costs with our production scaling goals.
• Certification & Training Tracking: Maintain records for specialized employee certifications, including FAA Part 107 licensing and internal safety standards.
• Performance & Development: Implement performance review cycles tailored to technical output, fabrication quality standards, and operational efficiency.
• Employee Relations & Culture: Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between our office, fabrication floor, and flight-testing teams.

Skills and Qualifications

• HR Experience: Minimum 5+ years of HR experience, specifically within a manufacturing, hardware, or industrial production environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience managing payroll, scheduling, and onboarding (within Homebase preferred).
• Strategic Communication: Ability to translate operational needs into HR policies. You must be comfortable communicating with both fabrication technicians and executive leadership.
• Operational Mindset: This is an onsite position at our Richmond, TX location. You must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment where hardware is built and tested daily.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field. SHRM-CP or PHR certification is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Life: We provide life insurance at no cost to you, with the option to add supplemental Life and AD&D coverage.
• PTO: Competitive PTO plan and paid holidays (accrual begins after 90 days).
• Consistent Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday. No weekends required.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check.
• Willingness to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screening.

If you are a proactive leader ready to manage the workforce behind the next generation of agricultural aviation, we invite you to apply. Join us in Richmond and help Hylio scale to new heights.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person