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
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience as a People Partner (HRBP)
- 5+ years of experience as a people manager, preferably overseeing HR Generalists
- Proven ability to build relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience executing inclusive, scalable talent strategies and programs in high-growth environments
- Experience enhancing and scaling HR programs for growing startups (build or revamp)
- Change management and project management skills
- Strong judgment in assessing employee and business risk
- Knowledge of compensation strategies and equity packages
Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoox and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoox.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.
Zoox Insights
What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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