People Manager — HR Generalists & Talent Partner

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

RSUs

Health insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Zoox in Foster City, CA, is seeking a People Manager to lead our HR Generalists and partner with People Partners, People Operations, Talent, and L&D to scale talent programs. You will manage the HR Generalist team, support talent retention and development, and guide performance processes, org design, and compensation discussions with senior leaders. A strong track record in a fast‑growing startup and proven change/project management skills are essential.

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 in a high-growth environment
• Experience contributing to scaling programs for various phases of a growing startup
• Strong judgment in assessing employee and business risk
• Knowledge of compensation strategies and equity packages

Responsibilities

• 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 PIP)
• Support org design/health initiatives in partnership with People Partners
• Understand compensation philosophy and structures to evaluate pay trends
• Provide input in I&D and L&D needs
• Mitigate employee relations issues effectively
• Manage projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, meet deadlines
• Assess talent trends and risks and influence leaders with data

Skills

People Partner

HR Generalist management

Change management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven HR

Job description

Zoox in Foster City, CA, is seeking a People Manager to lead our HR Generalists and partner with People Partners, People Operations, Talent, and L&D to scale talent programs. You will manage the HR Generalist team, support talent retention and development, and guide performance processes, org design, and compensation discussions with senior leaders. A strong track record in a fast‑growing startup and proven change/project management skills are essential.