Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders across Operations. You will help leaders navigate the complexities of scaling teams in a fast-paced robotics environment while building strong people practices that drive engagement, accountability, operational effectiveness, and performance.
This is an ideal opportunity for an HR leader who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys solving complex organizational challenges, and wants to play a meaningful role in building the infrastructure, culture, and leadership capability of a rapidly growing technology company.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Partnership & Organizational Effectiveness
- Partner closely with Operations leadership to align people strategies with business priorities, workforce planning, and operational goals
- Provide coaching and consultation on organizational design, team structure, leadership effectiveness, and workforce optimization
- Support leaders through periods of rapid growth, organizational change, and evolving business needs
- Help build scalable people practices and processes that support operational excellence and long-term growth
- Serve as a thought partner to leaders on employee engagement, retention, and team performance strategies
Leadership Coaching & Employee Relations
- Act as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders on employee relations, performance management, and leadership challenges
- Coach leaders on delivering effective feedback, driving accountability, and fostering high-performing teams
- Conduct investigations and provide recommendations related to employee concerns, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution
- Ensure consistent and fair application of policies, practices, and employment decisions across teams and locations
- Balance employee experience, business objectives, and risk mitigation in decision-making
Talent, Performance & Development
- Drive performance management processes including goal setting, calibration discussions, mid-year check-ins, and annual reviews
- Partner with leaders to identify talent gaps, succession planning opportunities, and development needs
- Support onboarding and workforce ramp-up efforts in high-growth operational environments
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and business leaders on hiring strategies and workforce planning initiatives
- Help strengthen manager capability through coaching, tools, and development resources
Culture, Engagement & Change Management
- Support initiatives that strengthen culture, communication, accountability, inclusion, and employee engagement
- Analyze engagement data, turnover trends, workforce metrics, and organizational insights to inform action plans and recommendations
- Partner with leaders to drive change management efforts and improve organizational effectiveness
- Facilitate listening sessions, feedback loops, and action planning to improve the employee experience across operational teams
- Champion a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement
Compliance & HR Operations
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour requirements
- Partner with Legal, Payroll, Recruiting, and HR Operations teams to ensure consistent and compliant HR practices
- Support policy development, interpretation, and communication across operational teams
- Leverage HR data and analytics to drive informed decision-making and workforce planning
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR programs, systems, and operational processes
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Experience supporting hourly and salaried employee populations in distributed or operational environments
- Strong employee relations, investigation, and conflict resolution experience
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategy to operational and organizational goals
- Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders at all levels of the organization
- Experience navigating ambiguity and building scalable processes in a high-growth or startup environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building capabilities
- Working knowledge of employment law, wage and hour regulations, and HR compliance requirements
- Experience with HRIS systems and people analytics tools preferred
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5–8+ years of HR experience, with strong exposure to operations, manufacturing, field services, or similar environments
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5-8+ years of HR experience, with strong exposure to operations, manufacturing, field services, or similar environments
- Strong employee relations and investigation experience
- Knowledge of labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and compliance requirements
- Proven ability to influence leaders and drive change in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in a startup or fast-growing company
- SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification
Apptronik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical insurance through UnitedHealthcare includes multiple plan types with an employer-paid portion, alongside life and disability coverage. These core health benefits are presented as comprehensive for a fast-growing startup.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Company equity is explicitly included in total rewards, with performance bonuses and relocation assistance also listed. This ownership component adds longer-term upside beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous parental leave, family medical leave, and an onsite mother’s room are highlighted. These provisions indicate tangible support for caregiving needs.
Apptronik Insights
What We Do
Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
Why Work With Us
At Apptronik, we don't see a future where man competes against machine. Instead, we envision a harmonious world where man and machine coexist. Our mission statement, "It is not Man vs. Machine, but Man + Machine," encapsulates our belief that the synergy between humans and robots will pave the way for a brighter, more advanced future.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
