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Unusual Machines

Robot type
Drone
Location
TorranceCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Sep 15, 2026
Salary
$100,000–$120,000 a year
Full-time

Human Resources Manager

Job description

We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.

If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.

Upgrade Energy is currently in the process of being acquired by Unusual Machines, with the transaction expected to be finalized shortly.

You in This Role You are a hands-on HR leader who thrives in…

Job responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leaders at the California facility
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with a strong focus on California labor law requirements
  • Lead employee relations activities, including coaching managers, conducting investigations, resolving workplace concerns, and supporting performance management efforts
  • Manage onboarding, orientation, and new hire integration programs
  • Partner with hiring managers to recruit, interview, and hire production, warehouse, and operational employees
  • Support employee engagement, retention, and culture-building initiatives
  • Assist with policy implementation, employee communications, and HR program administration
  • Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation is complete and compliant

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