Employee Relations Business Partner

Foster City, CA
People Experience – People Experience /
Full-time /
Hybrid
As an Employee Relations Business Partner, you will provide guidance and support with  employee relations concerns while supporting Zoox’s overall People & Culture strategy to foster positive employee engagement. The right person understands the core values of our culture, has experience solving people and employment-related issues, and can pivot quickly to manage shifting priorities.  The ideal candidate is adept in managing employment risk, employee fairness and business priorities. .You should be data driven and  be able to drive systemic improvements to processes  and training over time. 

In this role, you will...

    • Conduct ER Investigations in statutory complaints. 
    • Manage Reasonable Accommodation process, working with management, employees, and PEx (HR). 
    • Manage stakeholders and partners to foster collaborative relationships with HR teams and business leaders.
    • Manage day-to-day requests for ER support from PEx and Zoox  partners. 
    • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of employee relations policies and procedures.
    • Help create and deliver HR policy training. 
    • Assist with documentation, including maintaining complete and accurate records.

Qualifications:

    • 6+ years of experience in employee relations, employment law, or HR compliance.
    • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws that govern employment laws, regulations and Zoox policies. 
    • Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
    • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization and remote locations.
    • The ability to analyze situations, identify root causes, and develop creative solutions.
    • Bachelor’s Degree  in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Employment Law or a related field required.

Bonus Qualifications:

    • Experience in the transportation industry. 
    • Familiarity with HR best practices, including employee engagement, performance management, compensation and benefits.
    • Subject matter expertise in managing an ADA reasonable accommodation process.
    • Leave of absence knowledge.
    • Masters Degree.
$140,000 - $168,000 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.
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.

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Accommodations
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.