Director of People & Culture

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.