Director of People & Culture

About Us:

At Botrista, we are transforming beverage culture with intuitive drink-making technology guided by Nature herself.  By allowing restaurants to easily expand menus without added complexity, we’re driving incremental growth with the push of a button.

Awarded as one of the Best California Startups in 2023, our beverage solution has created a new industry category, universally applicable to any cuisine, demographic, and business. Our machines are being rapidly deployed around the country for customers to experience & enjoy.

We deliver a world of flavors at your fingertips by sourcing top-tier ingredients from around the globe. Thanks to valuable data collected through our integrated CloudBar system, we easily guide our partners through their drink menu innovation.

Each drink is crafted by nature, and perfected by innovation - we’d love to have you be a part of it.

Summary:

Botrista is seeking a Director of People & Culture to lead our human resources strategy and culture initiatives as we scale our innovative beverage platform business. This role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive people strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with Botrista's mission and values. The Director of People will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance management and employee engagement. The ideal candidate has extensive HR leadership experience in high-growth sales-focused technology companies, with a proven track record of scaling teams, building strong cultures, and partnering with executive leadership to drive business results through strategic people initiatives.

Strategic HR Leadership:

• Develop and implement comprehensive people strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans
• Partner with executive leadership team to provide strategic counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, and culture development
• Lead diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives to create an inclusive workplace that attracts and retains diverse talent
• Establish and track key people metrics including retention, engagement, diversity, and performance indicators

Talent Acquisition & Management:

• Oversee recruitment strategies to attract top talent across all functions, with focus on scaling technical and commercial teams
• Partner with hiring managers to streamline hiring processes, optimize candidate experience, and ensure efficient time-to-fill
• Develop comprehensive onboarding programs to accelerate new hire integration and productivity
• Create succession planning and leadership development programs to build internal talent pipeline

Performance & Development:

• Design and implement performance management systems including goal-setting, regular feedback processes, and annual reviews
• Develop training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth opportunities
• Create recognition and retention programs to maintain high employee engagement and reduce turnover
• Coach managers on effective leadership practices, difficult conversations, and team development

HR Operations & Compliance:

• Manage compensation philosophy, salary bands, and equity programs to maintain competitive and equitable pay practices
• Implement commission and incentive compensation that align with business strategies
• Oversee benefits administration, payroll systems, and HRIS to ensure accurate and efficient HR operations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Handle employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution with discretion and professionalism

Culture & Engagement:

• Foster company culture that embodies Botrista's values and supports high performance and innovation
• Lead employee engagement initiatives including surveys, team building events, and communication programs

Team Leadership:

• Manage and develop the People and Culture Generalist and Office Manager, providing mentorship and professional growth opportunities
• Build and scale the people team as the company grows, including additional HR specialists and coordinators
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, and Operations on people-related initiatives

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of progressive HR leadership experience with 3+ years in director-level or equivalent roles
• Proven experience scaling teams in high-growth technology companies, preferably from 50-200+ employees
• Strong background in startup or scale-up environments with experience navigating rapid change and ambiguity
• Expertise in all core HR functions including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, benefits, and employee relations
• Experience with HR systems and analytics, with ability to use data to drive people decisions and measure program effectiveness
• Knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements across multiple states
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities and attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
• Experience in beverage, CPG, or food service industries is a plus
• Ability to work at least 3 days per week from our San Francisco HQ

• Fully company-paid Medical and 99% company-paid Dental and Vision Insurance

• 15 days Paid Time Off, 7 sick days, 14 holidays, Wellness Benefits, Cell Phone and Internet reimbursement, 401K
• Beautiful new SF office in prime, central location
• Free beverages with our BotristaPro, snacks, and Monday and Wednesday lunches
• Stock options and performance-based bonus opportunities

Salary Range: $160,000 - $175,000 plus stock options and performance-based bonus