HR Manager
Houston
Operations – HR /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Based in Houston, Texas, with offices in London and New York, SynMax is a pioneering data intelligence company specializing in maritime and energy intelligence. By integrating advanced satellite imagery and AI, SynMax delivers unparalleled insights into maritime operations, oil and gas development, coal inventory, and LNG flows, enabling businesses and organizations to make data-driven decisions with precision and confidence.
Job Description
As HR Manager at SynMax, you’ll be the architect of our people operations as we scale rapidly. You’ll own recruitment, performance management, employee experience, compensation & benefits, and compliance — all with a startup-first mindset. You’ll partner closely with leadership across functions and must thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop & manage compensation, benefits, and equity programs (U.S. centric)
- Create performance review cycles, feedback systems, and growth frameworks
- Own policies, employee handbook, and legal compliance (remote / US)
- Act as a culture custodian: drive employee engagement, inclusion, and retention
- Lead or coordinate HR systems (HRIS, ATS, tools)
- Support managers with coaching, conflict resolution, and people planning
- Track and report HR metrics (turnover, hiring velocity, diversity)
Qualifications
- 5+ years HR experience (ideally in startups / scaling orgs)
- Proven experience managing recruiting, benefits, performance systems
- Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law / compliance (remote-based workforce)
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Data-driven mindset; comfortable with metrics and systems
- Ability to work in ambiguity and scale processes rapidly• Preferred: experience in tech / data / analytics or remote-first companies
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged.
- Access to the latest tools and technologies.
