Provide employee relations support, conduct investigations, manage accommodations, implement policies, and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
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 at managing employment risk, employee fairness, and business priorities. You are data-driven and 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.
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 [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.
Top Skills
Data Analysis
Employment Law
Federal And State Regulations
Hr Compliance
Policy Training
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4000 E 3rd Ave, Foster City, CA, United States, 94404
Zoox Foster City, California, USA Office
1149 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA, United States, 94404
Zoox Fremont, California, USA Office
47540 Kato Road, Fremont, CA, United States, 94538
Zoox San Francisco, California, USA Office
60 Broadway St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111
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