We are inventors, builders, and doers, passionate and purposeful in the work we do. We have a once-in-a-century opportunity to reinvent personal transportation—and we need your help. The People Experience (HR) Team is passionate about creating an engaging and rewarding employee experience through meaningful and results-oriented programs and fit-for-purpose processes. Zoox is a company of inventors, builders, and doers. We have a world-class team that is passionate about building amazing technology in a fun and collaborative work environment.
We are looking for a People Manager to lead our Generalists team and be the People Partner for HR. This role is part of a broader team expected to drive appropriate People solutions and partner closely with People Partners, People Operations, Talent, C&B, L&D, Employee Relations, and other cross-functional teams. This position will report to the Director, People Partners for Zoox.
You will also be responsible for contributing to the People Experience Team to enhance, support, and scale our Talent Practices and People Programs.
In this role, you will:
Manage a team of HR Generalists and act as HR for HR at Zoox.
Support strategies for integrating, retaining, and developing talent
Support the performance management process (calibrations, promotions, and performance improvement process and plans)
Support org design/health initiatives assessments in partnership with people partners. Identifies potential risks with change and develops mitigation strategies
Understand compensation philosophy and structures to evaluate trends (internal feedback) and implications on pay programs
Provides input and insight in I&D and L&D needs
Support and mitigate employee relations issues effectively
Manages projects effectively, meeting deadlines and objectives, and coordinates cross-functional teams when necessary.
Assesses Talent Trends and Risks, and uses data to influence leaders and inform decisions
Qualifications
10+ years of experience as a People Partner (HRBP)
5+ years of experience as a people manager, preferably overseeing an HR Generalist team
Demonstrated experience building relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Demonstrated results in executing inclusive, scalable Talent Strategies and programs in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
Experience contributing to the enhancement and scaling of programs tailored for the various phases of a growing startup (build from scratch or revamp)
Demonstrated change management and project management skills
Strong judgment in assessing employee and business risk
Knowledge of compensation strategies and packages that include equity
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