HR People Partner- Manufacturing

About the role

The People team at 1X is responsible for building the organization that will build the future of humanoid robotics. We partner closely with leaders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Corporate functions to create an environment where exceptional people can do the best work of their careers. As the company grows, the team helps strengthen leadership capability, develop organizational effectiveness, support employee growth, and ensure the systems and processes that support our people evolve alongside the business.

Key Outcomes

• Build trusted partnerships with leaders across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Fleet Operations that improve organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and team performance.
• Lead complex employee relations matters with sound judgment, consistency, and compliance while protecting both employees and the business.
• Strengthen leadership capability through coaching, guidance, and partnership on people management, performance management, and organizational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws, wage and hour regulations, leave programs, investigations, and workplace policies.
• Support organizational growth through talent planning, performance management, compensation processes, workforce planning, and scalable people programs.

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years managing employee relations matters in California.
• Demonstrated expertise in California labor law, wage and hour regulations, leave administration, investigations, corrective actions, and employment compliance.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, logistics, operations, engineering, or other highly regulated and operationally intensive environments.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Strong communication skills, judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive employee and business matters.

Preferred Skills

• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience supporting organizations transitioning from R&D into manufacturing and production environments.
• Experience standing up HR programs, policies, and systems within high-growth companies.
• Background in robotics, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, hardware, or other deep-tech industries.
• Experience partnering closely with Legal, Compliance, and executive leadership teams on organizational and workforce matters.