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Senior Staff People Partner

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Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$176k - $259kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus

Senior

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid role requires in-office presence three days per week in Foster City.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 12+ years of experience as a People Partner/HRBP and 15+ years of total HR experience.
  • Demonstrated experience building relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, specifically within engineering.
  • Demonstrated results in executing inclusive, scalable Talent Strategies and programs in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, change management, consulting, teamwork, and influencing skills.
  • Strong judgment in assessing employee and business risk.
  • Knowledge of compensation strategies and packages that include equity.
Responsibilities
  • Act as a strategic thought partner, advisor, and coach with business leaders, managers, and senior and critical ICs on strategic priorities and talent strategies.
  • Develop and implement strategies for hiring, integrating, retaining, and developing talent.
  • Drive and support the performance management process (calibrations, promotions, and performance improvement process and plans).
  • Understand compensation philosophy and structure and have a high-level pulse on trends (internal feedback) and implications on pay programs.
  • Manage projects effectively, meet deadlines and objectives, and coordinate with cross-functional teams when necessary.
  • Assess talent trends and use data to influence leaders and inform decisions.

Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving. This vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments and can comfortably accommodate four passengers. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimized safety and efficiency, with a strong commitment to sustainability through fully electric vehicles. The goal is to enhance urban transportation, making it smarter and safer while improving the quality of life in cities.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

47%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's association with Amazon provides strong financial backing and access to advanced technologies, enhancing job security and innovation potential.
  • The company's rapid expansion into new markets like Austin and Miami offers employees opportunities for career growth and new project experiences.
  • Zoox's focus on purpose-built autonomous vehicles positions it at the forefront of the self-driving car industry, offering employees a chance to work on cutting-edge technology.

What critics are saying

  • Incidents involving Zoox's self-driving vehicles, such as unexpected braking and crashes, could lead to regulatory scrutiny and operational setbacks.
  • The competitive landscape with established players like Waymo and Cruise may pressure Zoox to accelerate its development timeline, potentially compromising safety and quality.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox's purpose-built autonomous robotaxi is designed specifically for self-driving, unlike retrofitted vehicles used by some competitors.
  • Backed by Amazon, Zoox has significant financial and technological resources to accelerate its development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
  • Zoox's expansion into multiple cities like Austin, Miami, and Seattle demonstrates its aggressive growth strategy and commitment to broadening its operational footprint.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program