DroneUp, LLC was born out of a vision to make autonomous flight great for communities, great for business, and great for the world. Yet more than visionaries; we have the tools, instruments, focus, and expertise to execute while utilizing a “People Matter Most” mentality.
Our founder envisioned a massive, untapped opportunity to leverage autonomous flight that would revolutionize how the world may "pitch" and "roll" in the future. To start, we have harnessed the power of airspace technology, analytics platforms, and drone services to transform business operations. Our long-term mission is to be “Safe and Be Exceptional” while building and deploying the world's most accessible drone ecosystem.
, DroneUp is Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia and provides drone delivery service in 34 locations across six states in partnership with the #1 retailer in the world,.
In 2022 DroneUp was on the list of "" but we are more than just invested in the drone ecosystem; we are equally invested in our people and landed successfully as a certified "" in 2023. Knowing that our mission critical success comes directly from the people we bring onboard, we strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, and go beyond the normal Field of View! Come fly with us as our team goes through our checklists that will “Inspire Fast Action” and take an entire industry to new heights. “Be a Person Others Want to Follow!”
Our Values
People Matter Most
Our people give flight to our business. Treat them well.
EQ is as Important as IQ
Our work is a team sport and teams win championships, not individuals. Success is not dependent on one person’s intelligence but rather on a lot of smart people figuring out how best to work together to get things done.
See it, Own it, Solve it, Do it ®
We don’t cower from problems and challenges. We take initiative to solve them. There is no finger pointing here. We’re all accountable for success.
Inspire Fast Action
We are agile and act quickly. We know speed is a market advantage so we don’t let perfect get in the way of good enough. We don’t let problems fester. Failing is part of innovating, and we fail fast so we can learn and iterate quickly to build better tomorrow.
Be Safe and Be Exceptional
While we are fast moving innovators, we are obsessed with executing our work safely and exceptionally.
Do the Right Thing
Because it’s the right thing to do for our people, our company, our reputation, our customers, our society and our environment.
Be a Person Others Want to Follow
Titles don’t make leaders, trust and influence do. We are down-to-earth, roll up our sleeves, doers that don’t let organizational hierarchy get in the way of good ideas and problem solving.
Position Summary
The VP of People Operations plays a critical role in our organization, overseeing the management and development of our most valuable assets, our people! This position requires a strategic and forward-thinking individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment as part of the aviation technology industry. DroneUp is looking for an exceptional, executive, and capacity-builder equipped to scale and support the growth of the company. The VP of People Operations, will not only be the architect of the talent acquisition strategy for sourcing, recruiting, and hiring top talent, but will also be focused on employee experience and engagement aligned with our culture for roles in technology, product, software and systems engineering, IT, aviation, drone pilots, logistics, operations, corporate support, and various other functions. This position will lead, develop, and continue to build out a best-in-class People team while shaping company strategy in the areas of compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion practices, performance management, and Human Resource processes.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer, and other cross-functional stakeholders, to develop and implement an innovative People operations strategy that attracts, onboards, develops, and retains exceptional people and supports the rapid growth of the organization.
Inspire, lead, and cultivate teams responsible for all aspects of People operations and processes including; onboarding, payroll and benefits, compensation, employee relations, and HRIS technology and systems
Develop and lead the talent acquisition strategy, program, and organization to source, recruit, and hire exceptional, diverse talent across the organization at all levels
Lead and support the development of geographic, regional recruitment strategies and talent pools to support drone delivery and enterprise drone operations growth (i.e., local community, UAS colleges, military, and transferable/adjacent industries)
Serve as business partner of executive leadership in operations, technology, finance, sales and marketing, and other organizational stakeholder leadership to strategize and design an organization structure that is efficient, effective, and scalable which can be forecasted to determine a budget for human capital needs
Partner with marketing and HR on our digital and social media strategy to highlight DroneUp’s culture and work environment to attract prospective candidates in various fields
Oversee, manage, and select outside recruiting/staffing firms, independent contractors, and talent acquisition systems and tools
Spearhead the assessment of talent in both national and international M&A deals
Build strong and deep relationships in the drone, tech, aviation, and logistics sectors to support company growth
Deliver a best-in-class experience across the sourcing, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding aspects of the employee lifecycle
Care for our people
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
MBA or MA in related field and SPHR a plus
Authentic, transformational or servant leader who can build trust, model the way, inspire others and influence stakeholders
12 years of progressive experience in People Operations; high-growth, innovative, global, and scaling businesses, ideally in the tech, aviation, and/or logistics space, a plus
Strong knowledge of People strategies, processes, policies, laws and tools
High level of experience in high growth, innovative, global, and scaling businesses, ideally in the tech or logistics space, a plus
Experienced in design thinking, process mapping, change management, and HRIS technology
Strategic thinker that can simultaneously focus on tactical and operational issues with demonstrated experience in managing multiple, on-going deliverables from multiple stakeholders
Innovative and forward-thinking philosophy
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Legal Services
Identity Protection
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Vacation)
Salary:
Just like drones themselves, your earning potential can soar to new heights, but it largely depends on your qualifications and expertise. If you are recognized as an industry expert, your earning potential can take true flight. Your unique qualifications and contributions to the field will play a significant role in determining your precise compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
DroneUp is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals, regardless of sex, age, race, national origin, disability or other protected characteristics. DroneUp subscribes to the equal employment opportunity requirements of applicable law. It is the policy of DroneUp to ensure equal opportunity to all employees and applicants in all employment matters, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, and separation. In these and all activities, DroneUp does not discriminate against any qualified individual because of sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, gender identity disability, handicap, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, veteran status, and/or any other legally protected characteristic.
Any individual who feels that he or she may have been discriminated against in violation of this policy is strongly encouraged to immediately contact his or her supervisor or any member of DroneUp management. Any member of DroneUp management who is notified of alleged discrimination is required to immediately report the incident to the HR Department.
DroneUp will thoroughly investigate all such claims with due regard for the privacy of the individuals involved. Any employee who knowingly retaliates against an employee who has reported workplace discrimination will be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and potentially including termination of employment.
Security Responsibility Statement: Employees are expected to provide a high level of security to any personal or private information accessed as part of their work, whether at a DroneUp facility or remotely. This includes participating in security training, remaining sensitive to individual rights to personal privacy, and complying with company policies. Employees who have access to sensitive data that is protected by regulation, such as HIPAA, or by contract, such as credit card data, must comply with any additional requirements dictated by the governing regulations or associated contracts.
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