RoboForce · 16 hours ago
People Operations Manager
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. They are seeking a People Operations Manager to own and evolve the people infrastructure, which includes overseeing the employee lifecycle, onboarding, compensation, performance management, and compliance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics
Hiring Manager
Stephany Vanhorn
Responsibilities
Own and steward all core People Operations functions, including onboarding, compensation, benefits, performance management, compliance, and offboarding
Set and maintain people policies and practices that are pragmatic, compliant, and stage-appropriate
Own and manage employee relations matters, partnering closely with company leadership and legal counsel as appropriate
Serve as a trusted advisor to founders and senior leaders on organizational design, role clarity, and people strategy
Provide guidance and support to managers on performance, feedback, and employee development
Help establish consistent management expectations and operating norms
Own compensation frameworks and leveling structures
Partner with finance and leadership on compensation planning and equity administration
Manage benefits programs and vendor relationships
Design and operate lightweight performance management and feedback processes
Support the reinforcement of company values and culture through systems and behaviors
Ensure a consistent and high-quality employee experience
Own People Ops systems and tooling (HRIS, payroll, performance tools)
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
Partner with external counsel on immigration and complex employment matters
Qualification
Required
8-10 years of experience in People Operations, HR, or related roles, within a technology startup or high-growth technology company
Broad HR generalist experience across compliance, payroll, benefits, performance management, immigration, recruiting, and employee engagement
High judgment, discretion, and ability to operate independently
Excellent relationship-builder with strong communication and problem-solving skills
Organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Requires 5 days/week in-office
Preferred
Experience managing visa processes or partnering with immigration counsel preferred
Bonus: holds general HR compliance and employment law certifications
Benefits
Competitive stock options/equity programs.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan.
Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.
Lunches and dinners, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular team-building events.
Company
RoboForce
RoboForce is an AI Robotics startup building the world’s most advanced Robo-Labor system.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$15M2025-01-06Seed· $15M
Leadership Team
Leo Ma
Founder & CEO
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