Human Resources and Recruitment Leader

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources & Recruitment Leader

Location: San Antonio, TX (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2 Employee

At NukuDo, were reimagining how the world builds cybersecurity talent fast. As a high growth startup on a mission to close the cyber skills gap, were building hands-on, industry aligned training programs that launch careers and transform security teams. We move fast, think big, and execute boldly. Joining NukuDo means stepping into an environment where ambiguity is part of the adventure, initiative is expected, and professionalism is matched with purpose. If you're self driven, thrive on solving complex problems, and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity workforce development, welcome to the launchpad.

About the Role:

NukuDo is seeking a Recruitment & Human Resources Lead Coordinator to lead talent acquisition and HR operations for a workforce development company reimagining how cybersecurity talent is sourced, trained, and employed across the U.S.

This is a highly visible leadership role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of structure, scalability, and human-centered strategy. You will oversee our automated, multi-step recruitment process, manage a contract-heavy onboarding structure, and ensure full compliance with labor and employment regulations across multiple jurisdictions. At NukuDo, we dont just hirewe invest in long-term employee success, and you will be central to that mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources Operations

• Maintain all HR policies, handbooks, internal guidelines, and disciplinary frameworks
• Oversee employee performance processes, status changes, classification updates, and offboarding documentation
• Resolve employee relations issues in a timely and compliant manner
• Establish a close working relationship with our external PEO organization
• Process Payroll and expense reimbursements
• Manage annual benefits enrollments

Legal & Multi-State Labor Compliance

• Must be fluent in Texas employment law and HR regulations and proficient in navigating labor compliance in states such as California, New York, Illinois, and others
• Proactively ensure multi-state legal compliance for remote or relocated employees, including wage classifications, benefits eligibility, and leave laws
• Act as internal point of contact for all labor law, FLSA, EEOC, ADA, and DOL compliance-related matters

Onboarding, Contracts & Compliance

• Own and manage the onboarding process, including new hire documentation, employment agreements, and legal contract execution
• Coordinate with legal and executive teams to ensure all onboarding materials are accurate, enforceable, and properly executed
• Ensure seamless transitions into training, placement, and post-placement roles across a multi-stage employment lifecycle

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Oversee and continuously improve our automated recruitment pipeline, including assessments, structured interviews, and evaluations
• Design and manage full-cycle recruiting processes that identify top-tier talent for our unique employment model
• Develop sourcing strategies and job campaigns across LinkedIn, Indeed, internal channels, and external partners
• Lead interview panels, manage pipeline analytics, and track recruitment KPIs to improve candidate quality and experience

Who You Are:

• A mid-level HR and recruitment professional with a few years of combined experience across talent acquisition and human resources leadership
• Experienced in building recruitment infrastructure at scale, ideally in tech, staffing, education, or workforce sectors
• Highly organized, detail-driven, and well-versed in employment law across multiple states
• Capable of managing sensitive employee matters with discretion, empathy, and confidence
• Strong communicator with the ability to manage up, collaborate across teams, and lead with integrity
• Comfortable with contract workflows, HR systems, and policy enforcement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)?
• How many years of experience do you have managing compliance with labor and employment laws?
• How many years of experience do you have in recruitment and talent acquisition?
• How many years of experience with recruitng for Technology, or Cybersecurity type roles?

Ability to Commute:

• San Antonio, TX 78205 (Required)

Work Location: In person