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RobCo · 1 month ago

(Senior) People & Culture Manager (m/f/d)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

RobCo is a fast-growing robotics startup focused on enhancing productivity and addressing labor shortages. As the first dedicated HR hire in the US, you will establish the People function and support the growth of the company by managing recruiting, employee lifecycle processes, and HR operations.

Industrial AutomationInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware

Responsibilities

Own the full US hiring process, from defining roles to signing contracts

Identify and engage great talent through active sourcing supported by data-driven targeting and market insights

Shape clear job descriptions, structured interview processes, and a positive candidate experience using consistent evaluation criteria and measurable hiring benchmarks

Build a talent pipeline that supports our upcoming growth

Be a trusted partner for employees and managers on day-to-day People topics

Support the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, development, feedback, and offboarding

Provide practical HR guidance and ensure smooth, compliant operations in the US

Set up and improve HR processes, tools, and documentation from the ground up

Collaborate with our global People team to stay aligned while tailoring solutions to local needs

Oversee core People Operations, including payroll, benefits administration, HRIS management, and maintaining accurate employee data

Own HR compliance and risk management across federal, state, and local laws, handling employee relations, audits, investigations, and coordination with Finance, Legal, and external partners

Build and maintain the US HR infrastructure—policies, handbooks, onboarding, multi-state standards—while tracking key People KPIs to support scalable growth

Help create an environment where people feel connected, supported, and excited to contribute

Drive initiatives that strengthen team engagement and collaboration across US locations

Support learning and development efforts to help our teams grow

Contribute to our employer brand and represent RobCo in the local talent market

Qualification

RecruitingHR compliancePeople OperationsPayroll processesEmployee relationsCommunicatorTeam engagementDevelopmentEnglish proficiencyProblem-solving

Required

Experience across both recruiting and generalist HR topics

Comfortable working independently and building processes from scratch

Strong communicator who builds trust quickly

Solid understanding of HR best practices; familiarity with US employment basics is helpful

Hands-on, practical, and proactive in how you approach people and problems

Experience with payroll processes, employment law fundamentals, and HR compliance in the US

Strong verbal and written English skills

Proven ability to operate as the sole HR owner in a scaling environment, driving both strategic and operational HR work and ensuring strong alignment and collaboration with the team in Germany

Benefits

Diverse, responsible, and autonomous work in a dynamic startup.

Flat hierarchies with an open and direct feedback culture, including a 360° development feedback aiming for holistic professional development.

You’ll join a supportive, international team: Close collaboration with both US and European colleagues, with plenty of space to learn and shape the journey.