Senior People Partner

Strategic People Partner

We are looking for a strategic people partner to join our team and support our software platform and 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 and 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.

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.

$165,000 - $198,000 a year base salary range there are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, amazon restricted stock units (rsus), and zoox stock appreciation rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels zoox is considering for this position. Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, zoox stock appreciation rights, amazon rsus, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com 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.