People and Compliance Site Lead

Who We Are Lumen Dynamics believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the world around us, that’s why we’re building a universal autonomy platform: self-driving for all roads and all rides. Founded in 2016, Lumen Dynamics is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology for a wide range of vehicles, use cases, and markets. Powered by the Lumen Dynamics Driver™, our universal autonomy platform enables the global mobility ecosystem to deploy autonomy at scale, from robotaxis and logistics fleets to personal vehicles. With years of real-world deployment experience and a flexible, partner-led business model, Lumen Dynamics is working toward a future where millions of autonomous vehicles powered by our technology help make everyday life safer, easier, and more connected. Lumen Dynamics has raised over $2B in capital from Uber, NVIDIA, Google, Softbank, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and other leading investors. About the Role We’re hiring a People and Compliance Site Lead to support our Houston, TX Operations & Vehicle Facility. This is a hands-on, on-site role focused on ensuring strong daily execution, workforce readiness, and adherence to site standards and regulatory requirements. You’ll act as an on-site operational partner to site leadership, focused on observing how work gets done, auditing processes and systems, and identifying gaps early to keep teams ahead of safety, compliance, and execution risks. This role ensures issues are addressed before they escalate and does not own employee relations investigations. About the Work Monitor day-to-day site execution, workforce readiness, and adherence to policies and procedures Conduct regular observations and audits across shifts to identify gaps in operations, safety, and manager consistency Administer on-site drug screenings and readiness checks in line with company policy Perform audits across attendance, onboarding, training completion, and documentation quality Identify patterns, risks, and process breakdowns; document and escalate as needed Flag fitness-for-duty concerns and initiate appropriate escalation Partner with frontline managers to drive corrective actions and track follow-through Maintain clear documentation of observations, issues, and trends Conduct breakroom and team space facility audits and communicate any findings with the workplace team Assist with post shift-supervisor timecard audit review and to ensure that team time edits are all submitted on-time Co-lead team chat sessions with site leads to gather valuable team feedback and assist in developing team action plans. Assist site leads with review of attrition data and provide insights and support follow-up to address trends Leverage and implement AI tooling to improve workflows, reporting and controls activity to maximize site operations and compliance Provide regular insights to site leadership and HRBPs on risks and improvement opportunities About You 3+ years in operations, safety, compliance, or similar site-based roles Experience in fast-paced or 24/7 environments Strong judgment and ability to operate independently in real-time fluid situations Experience with audits, inspections, or process reviews Ability to identify patterns and root causes across operational issues Clear communicator who can document and escalate effectively Comfortable influencing without direct authority Professional and discreet in sensitive situations Willingness to work on-site with occasional off-hours support Bonus Points Experience administering drug tests in a regulated environment, including proper handling, documentation, and compliance with applicable protocols Experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or similar environments Familiarity with safety protocols (e.g., fitness-for-duty, reasonable suspicion) Experience working cross-functionally with EHS, HR, or Safety teams Background in high-growth or scaling environments At Lumen Dynamics, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $68,150 and $92,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. At Lumen Dynamics, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Lumen Dynamics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.