KUNZ has been delivering complex engineering programs since 2015. With 40+ engineers across San Francisco and Golden, CO, we work on some of the most consequential infrastructure projects in the building industry - hyperscale datacenters, quantum computing, and configurable infrastructure. We're growing fast and we seek an HR & Talent Manager who can grow with us. This role is the connective tissue between our people, our expertise, and our culture.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Own the end-to-end hiring process for engineering and operational roles - from job posting and sourcing through offer and close.
- Proactively build talent pipelines for high-demand technical roles, partnering with leadership to anticipate needs based on project pipelines.
- Use LinkedIn Recruiter to source candidates, manage job postings, and run targeted outreach for open roles across both offices.
- Manage and maintain our company LinkedIn page - share team milestones, promotion announcements, project highlights, and culture content to build our employer brand.
People & Culture
- Manage the operational and cultural onboarding of new hires across both offices - hardware, systems access, and day-one experience.
- Support managers through performance cycles, feedback processes, and employee development conversations.
- Plan and coordinate team-building activities and engagement initiatives that strengthen collaboration and connection across both offices.
- Be the trusted point of contact for team members - handling concerns, fostering engagement, and keeping the culture strong as we scale.
Multi-state HR & Compliance
- Partner with our payroll and benefits provider TRINET along with legal to ensure multi-state compliance across California and Colorado.
- Support benefits programs administered by TRINET and drive increased awareness and use of resources by employees.
HR Systems
- Maintain and optimize our HRIS, ATS, and related platforms.
- Identify bottlenecks in HR workflows and implement scalable solutions as the team evolves and grows.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, or recruiting, preferably within an AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) or professional services consultancy.
- Strong understanding of full-cycle recruiting, employee onboarding, and HR operations.
- Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, HRIS/ATS platforms, and collaboration tools. Strong Google Sheets skills are required.
- Ability to work 80-100% on-site in San Francisco, CA.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with both technical engineering staff and executive leadership.
Why KUNZ
- 10 years in business with a reputation built from within, now scaling fast.
- A role with direct influence on hiring, culture, and how we grow.
- Work alongside engineers doing genuinely exciting things - AI infrastructure, quantum computing, and global datacenters.