HR Manager
At Rhoda AI, we’re building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. We own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware and robot systems to the infrastructure and state-of-the-art foundation world models that control our robots. Our robots are designed to be generalists capable of operating in complex, real-world environments and handling long-tail edge cases, made possible by our cutting edge research and end-to-end system design. We've raised over $400M and are investing aggressively in model research, infrastructure, hardware development, and manufacturing scale-up to make generalist robotics a reality.
We're looking for HR Manager to help build and scale our people operations as we grow. This is a unique opportunity to shape the employee experience at a fast-moving robotics company - hands-on and strategic, with real ownership across the HR function.
What You'll Do
Employee Lifecycle & Operations
Own end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring every new hire has a smooth, welcoming experience and a fast ramp-up, including leading New Hire Orientation
Help coordinate offer letters and employment agreements
Maintain HRIS data integrity, manage employee data changes, and identify opportunities to streamline workflows and build scalable people processes
Benefits, Rewards & Wellbeing
Administer and continuously improve our employee benefits programs
Serve as the go-to resource for benefits questions and lead open enrollment
Partner with leadership to develop competitive compensation and rewards frameworks that attract and retain top talent
Champion employee wellbeing initiatives and help maintain a healthy, safe work environment
Learning, Development & Performance
Design and support performance review cycles that are meaningful, fair, and actionable
Identify learning and development opportunities that help employees grow in their roles and careers
Partner with managers to build development plans and support career progression across the team
Culture, Engagement & Communication
Play an active role in fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture that reflects our values
Develop and run employee engagement initiatives, feedback programs, and internal communications
Create channels for employee participation and ensure team members feel heard and connected to the company mission
Help organize team events, offsites, and culture-building moments as we grow
Immigration & Compliance
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and internal policies
Coordinate visa sponsorships and work authorization processes (H-1B, O-1, J-1 applications/transfers/renewals, green cards) in partnership with TA for pre-hire assessments and immigration counsel, driving and monitoring all processes from day one through employee tenure, including transitions such as F-1 to H-1B and H-1B through the green card process.
Navigate multi-state compliance requirements
What We're Looking For
7+ years of HR experience, ideally in a startup or high-growth tech environment
A strong generalist background - comfortable going from strategic thinking to rolling up your sleeves on administrative tasks
Familiarity with HR platforms such as Rippling
Strong knowledge of California employment law and compliance
A people-first mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience building and scaling advanced compensation programs in emerging markets
Why This Role
Build the people foundation at one of the most ambitious robotics companies in the world
High ownership from day one - you'll shape HR processes, not just execute them
Work closely with leadership and have direct impact on company culture and employee experience