COO / CTO Co-Founders

Respiris (www.respiris.com) is a human resources technology company dedicated to supporting individuals through significant life transitions, particularly in their career journeys. The company provides personalized job search coaching, outplacement services, and community engagement using a unique blend of artificial intelligence (AI) and human touch. Respiris offers deep empathy and comprehensive assistance to help individuals navigate career changes smoothly.

By blending technology with personal guidance, Respiris ensures individuals receive the best possible support, bridging the "best friend" gap between employers and helping individuals confidently navigate personal and professional career transitions (via outplacement assistance).

Key services include personalized job search coaching, support for transitioning employees, and AI-powered tools that enhance the job search process. Respiris also builds supportive communities for individuals in transition, providing a network of resources to aid in their career development and personal growth.

About The Team

Respiris is led by the Founder and CEO, Angel Cruzado, who also serves Fractional Head of Human Resources for venture capital backed and private equity backed companies.

Respiris is committed to the company's revenue growth.

We would like to evolve the company to have a Full Time Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a Full Time Chief Technology Officer (CTO) position, reflecting the increasing complexity and scope of the business. However, the immediate focus will remain on scaling marketplace operations, sales, business development, with responsibilities primarily centered on identifying and securing new opportunities to drive growth and success to provide salaries for the team.

Responsibilities

Head of Operations Focus

• Develop and implement operational strategies to scale Respiris
• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead and collaborate with others prioritize initiatives and execute strategies
• Support business development efforts, identifying and securing new opportunities
  
  
  

Head of Engineering Focus

• Drive technological innovation and oversee the development of AI-powered tools
• Lead engineering, ensuring high standards of technical excellence
• Collaborate with the CEO, COO, Marketing, and Client Operations to prioritize tech initiatives and execute strategies
• Ensure the scalability and reliability of our technology platform.
  
  
  

CHARACTERISTICS

• High IQ and very hungry
• Committed to personal growth and development
• Mission driven at heart - believes in our mission and dedication to our goals
• Excellent communicator in written, oral, and in-person interactions
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Adept at learning web-based tools
• Resourceful problem solver
• Thrives in a nimble, lean, unstructured, fast-paced startup
• Collaborative and energetic team player
  
  
  

Requirements

• BA/BS or advanced degree
• Previous startup industry experience and experience in larger companies
• Fast learner, coachable, and able to work well with team members
• Personable, empathetic, and enjoys helping individuals succeed
• Thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Experience with sourcing and targeted outreach
• Strong creative writing ability and outside-of-the-box thinking to capture attention
• Clear written communication skills
• Some experience working with Finance, HR, Legal, and Compliance personas
• Comfort with AI-based workflows and tools for research and copywriting
• Experience with client partner relationships with HR, Sequoia, Mercer, Benefits Brokers, etc
  
  
  

Benefits

• This role comes with no salary but offers substantial equity stake
• Important to note that the Founder would like to grow the company sustainably without taking venture capital investment allowing us to support our own growth via partnerships, corp development and biz development
• The MVP, ICP foundations have been established and the company is ready to scale
• Testimonials/Reviews on our services and products are visible on LinkedIn and G2