Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it.
JOB SUMMARY
As our HR Business Partner, you'll be at the heart of our People function—managing day-to-day HR operations while also supporting strategic initiatives. You'll partner cross-functionally with leadership, finance, and individual contributors to ensure our people programs are effective, compliant, and aligned with our values. This role includes a key focus on compensation and payroll, while still covering a broad spectrum of HR responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Compensation & Payroll
- Support compensation strategy and execution, including job leveling, salary benchmarking, and total rewards analysis. Manage annual compensation review processes.
- Process payroll accurately and on time, coordinating with finance and third-party providers.
- People Operations
- Serve as a go-to partner for employees and managers on all HR-related inquiries.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes to create a seamless experience across the employee lifecycle.
- Maintain and continuously improve our HRIS (Lattice), ensuring accurate data and reporting.
- Support internal communications, employee engagement initiatives, and company culture-building efforts.
- Facilitate performance management processes and employee development planning.
- Compliance & Benefits
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies across all states where we operate.
- Maintain employee records, draft HR documents, and assist with audit readiness.
- Administer benefits programs, liaising with vendors and answering employee questions.
- Strategic Projects
- Help develop scalable people practices as we grow, from systems to processes and policies.
- Track and report on key HR metrics (e.g., headcount, turnover, engagement), turning insights into action.Assist in workforce planning, organizational design, and talent development programs.
- Stay current with HR trends and make proactive recommendations for continuous improvement.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Required Experience with compensation benchmarking tools.
- Working knowledge of employment law, benefits, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high growth setting.
- High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with HRIS, payroll systems, and tools like Google Workspace.
- A proactive, resourceful mindset—you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and build.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in a fast-paced, high growth environment
- (Preferred) Multi-state payroll experience.
- (Preferred) HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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