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Senior People Partner

@ Zoox
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San Diego, California, United States
$165k-$198k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Lead transformations, Advise leaders, Coordinate programs
Requirements Summary:8+ years as a People Partner/HRBP; experience partnering with senior leaders; organizational design; change management; program development and execution.
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We are looking for a strategic People Partner to join our team and support our Software Platform & Product organization, one of our largest and most dynamic groups at the heart of our innovation.

This group includes the Product Software team that delivers our end-user ride service, the Firmware team that develops the vehicle's low-level driving and safety systems, and the Quality Assurance and Tools & Integration teams that ensure our software is safe, reliable, and developed efficiently.

As a true partner to the business, you will play a key role in shaping the future of this organization. You will act as a trusted coach to our senior leaders, helping them navigate complex organizational challenges and build high-performing teams. You will also be a champion for our unique culture, developing and implementing programs that enhance organizational health, foster strong management practices, and create an environment where our talented engineers can do their best work.We are looking for a strategic People Partner to join our team and support our Software Platform & Product organization, one of our largest and most dynamic groups at the heart of our innovation.

This group includes the Product Software team that delivers our end-user ride service, the Firmware team that develops the vehicle's low-level driving and safety systems, and the Quality Assurance and Tools & Integration teams that ensure our software is safe, reliable, and developed efficiently.

As a true partner to the business, you will play a key role in shaping the future of this organization. You will act as a trusted coach to our senior leaders, helping them navigate complex organizational challenges and build high-performing teams. You will also be a champion for our unique culture, developing and implementing programs that enhance organizational health, foster strong management practices, and create an environment where our talented engineers can do their best work. 


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About the Role
Tell potential applicants about the team’s core values. This will help ensure candidates who share Zoox’s values apply. Highlight the broader impact of the team and Zoox. Quality applicants are drawn to work that is meaningful. How will a candidate be contributing and making a difference? Communicate that there are opportunities for learning and growth. Great candidates seek out companies that support growth and learning.

Remember: Candidates are looking for cues about whether or not they will fit in at Zoox, so make sure your  language is balanced and inclusive.

Example:
The Autonomous Driving Software Integration team at Zoox is responsible for bringing together the computer science world with the automotive world in order to create an amazing product for everyone. Our team has a collaborative culture marked by openness and supportive risk-taking. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making cities safer, smarter and more sustainable. 

Together with the team, you will define the driving experience of the robot by engineering application software responsible for decision making, trajectory planning, and controls. We are looking for an engineer who is excited to traverse the autonomous driving compute stack, loves to learn new things, and likes to take ownership of major software components. If you like to work close to the robot platform and enjoy experiencing your developed software in the robot, we would like to hear from you.

TAGS
- Data Science
- Communications
- Design and Product
 - Operations
- Finance
- Procurement
- Hardware Engineering
- Product Security
- Human Resources
 - Program Management
- Information Technology
 - Quality
- Legal and Policy
- Software Engineering
- Manufacturing Operations
- Supply Chain
- Systems and Safety


In this role, you will...
  • Act as a strategic thought partner and advisor for business leaders on organizational design and effectiveness, workforce planning, talent practices, compensation, employee relations, learning and development.
  • Lead organizational transformations; help design organizations in line with business strategy to drive change and transition management.
  • Facilitate and drive all people experience programs for the department - onboarding, performance management, high-potential development program nominations, compensation planning, engagement survey action planning, and recognition programs.
  • Manage projects effectively, meeting deadlines and objectives, and coordinate with cross-functional teams when necessary


    • Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience as a People Partner/HRBP.
  • Demonstrated experience building relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Experience contributing to the enhancement and scaling of programs.
  • Demonstrated change management and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, consulting, teamwork, and influencing skills.
  • Strong judgment in assessing employee and business risk.
  • Knowledge of compensation strategies and packages that include equity.
  • Organizational design and development experience.
  • Experience in centers of excellence outside of people partner domain expertise is a plus.
  • A leader who quickly ramps on business acumen, dives into details, is comfortable with ambiguity and drives results.
  • Systems thinker who partners effectively with other departments within the people experience team and partners effectively with legal, finance and communications.
  • Has breadth and depth of understanding of industry best practices in HR.



    • About Zoox
    Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.


    Accommodations
    If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

    A Final Note:
    You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.