Founding HR Leader

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Salary

$250K-$350K Verified - from the job posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$81,650 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+6.9% - Faster than average

267% above the BLS role benchmark for human resources aggregate.

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Matched to SOC 13-1071 - Human Resources aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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Company stage

Growth-stage Verified - from the job posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Founding HR Leader Menlo Park, California, United States About Periodic Labs The most important scientific discoveries of our time won't happen in a traditional lab. We're an AI and physical sciences company building state-of-the-art models to accelerate breakthroughs across materials, energy, and beyond. Backed by world-class investors and growing rapidly, we operate at the pace the frontier requires. Our team brings deep expertise, genuine ownership, and an insatiable drive to push the boundaries of what's scientifically possible. About the Role Periodic Labs is growing fast - and we're building the people infrastructure to match. As our Founding HR Lead, you'll run the full people function and partner directly with the leadership team to build the organization that will define the next era of AI-driven scientific discovery. You'll design the systems, help uphold the culture, and lead the team that makes Periodic Labs a place where exceptional people do the best work of their lives. This isn't a traditional HR leadership role. We need someone who has operated inside engineering-forward organizations - ideally in frontier AI, physical products, semiconductors, or hardware-forward startups - and who deeply understands how technical teams operate under pressure. You'll be a trusted advisor to founders and senior leaders, bringing both strategic vision and operational rigor. What You'll Do - Run all things people related - spanning HR business partnering, onboarding, performance, compensation, learning and development. - Partner directly with the leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, and growth strategy as the company grows through its

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