Head of People
MVP Robotics, Inc.
People & HR
bradford, vt, usa
Posted on Nov 4, 2025
Head of People
Location: Bradford, VT
Type: Full-Time, Exempt
About Us
MVP Robotics designs and manufactures next-generation robotic training systems that improve readiness, performance, and safety for athletes and U.S. military personnel. MVP’s mission is to improve human safety and performance through applied robotics in grueling environments. MVP Robotics is a rapidly growing technology company born out of Dartmouth College, based in Bradford, VT. MVP’s robotic tackling dummies have been eliminating practice injuries on the football field since 2015, from the NFL to youth football. MVP’s HEKTR robotic live-fire shooting target offers realistic, dynamic training to our nation’s warfighters. MVP Robotics continues to develop next-generation training and operational tools to overcome the challenges of tomorrow.
The Role
As Head of People, you will build and lead the company’s human capital function through its next phase of growth. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution across recruiting, compliance, and organizational process design. You will partner directly with senior leadership to scale a high-performing, mission-driven team, while ensuring MVP Robotics’ people systems, tools, and policies meet the operational and regulatory standards of a defense contractor.
Key Responsibilities
Talent & Recruiting
Location: Bradford, VT
Type: Full-Time, Exempt
About Us
MVP Robotics designs and manufactures next-generation robotic training systems that improve readiness, performance, and safety for athletes and U.S. military personnel. MVP’s mission is to improve human safety and performance through applied robotics in grueling environments. MVP Robotics is a rapidly growing technology company born out of Dartmouth College, based in Bradford, VT. MVP’s robotic tackling dummies have been eliminating practice injuries on the football field since 2015, from the NFL to youth football. MVP’s HEKTR robotic live-fire shooting target offers realistic, dynamic training to our nation’s warfighters. MVP Robotics continues to develop next-generation training and operational tools to overcome the challenges of tomorrow.
The Role
As Head of People, you will build and lead the company’s human capital function through its next phase of growth. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution across recruiting, compliance, and organizational process design. You will partner directly with senior leadership to scale a high-performing, mission-driven team, while ensuring MVP Robotics’ people systems, tools, and policies meet the operational and regulatory standards of a defense contractor.
Key Responsibilities
Talent & Recruiting
- Develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy to attract top engineering, manufacturing, and operations talent.
- Establish scalable hiring processes, tools, and metrics to support rapid headcount growth.
- Lead employer branding and candidate experience initiatives to reinforce MVP’s mission and culture.
- Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures consistent with federal and DoD contractor requirements (EEO, ITAR, OFCCP, FAR/DFARS compliance, etc.).
- Oversee employee onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management systems.
- Partner with finance and operations to ensure accurate personnel documentation, reporting, and audit readiness.
- Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and purpose aligned with MVP’s mission.
- Design programs to foster leadership development, engagement, and retention.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and executives on organizational effectiveness, feedback, and performance.
- Select and deploy HRIS, ATS, and related business tools to streamline people operations.
- Define and document scalable business processes for hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and compliance reporting.
- Drive data-driven decision making through clear metrics and dashboards.
- 7+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or related leadership roles; startup and/or government contracting experience strongly preferred.
- SHRM-SCP / SPHR or equivalent certifications
- Deep understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and DoD contractor requirements.
- Proven ability to build teams and systems from the ground up in a fast-changing environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; capable of influencing across technical and executive audiences.
- Hands-on, pragmatic operator who thrives in a mission-focused, entrepreneurial culture.