Sr. HR Generalist​/Manager

Who we are

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik’s Class 3‑7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.

The company’s proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom‑built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick‑up and drop‑off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all‑encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers’ logistics operations.

We’re looking for a resourceful, detail‑oriented, and execution‑driven HR Manager / HR Generalist to join our core HR team and support Gatik’s G&A and Engineering organizations. In this role, you’ll operate at the intersection of strategic people partnership and hands‑on HR execution—supporting corporate and technical teams while helping scale HR programs that strengthen compliance, culture, and performance.

You’ll partner closely with leaders and employees across Engineering, Product, Corporate Functions (People, Finance, Legal, Operations), and other G&A teams, while also contributing to company‑wide HR initiatives that improve systems, processes, and employee experience as we scale.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments, enjoys being both strategic and tactical, and brings a roll‑up‑your‑sleeves mindset with strong organizational and analytical skills.

This role is onsite 5 days a week at our Mountain View, CA office.

• HR Business Partnership & Central HR Integration
  • Serve as a trusted HR partner to leaders and employees across G&A and Engineering teams.
  • Translate business needs into practical people solutions while ensuring alignment with core HR programs, policies, and systems.
  • Act as a bridge between centralized HR operations and day‑to‑day employee needs, ensuring consistency, clarity, and scalability.
• HR Operations & Administration
  • Manage day‑to‑day HR operations for corporate and technical employees, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, benefits support, HRIS updates, and employee data integrity.
  • Ensure HR policies are clearly communicated, consistently applied, and compliant with applicable employment laws.
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, and external vendors to support accurate and timely HR administration.
• Employee Experience & Relations
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, addressing questions and concerns with a practical, people‑first approach.
  • Handle employee relations matters professionally and confidentially, conducting investigations as needed and partnering with legal counsel or external agencies when appropriate.
  • Coach managers through performance management, feedback, and policy interpretation.
• Performance, Growth & Workforce Enablement
  • Support the full employee lifecycle for exempt and non‑exempt employees, including onboarding, performance management, promotions, transfers, and exits.
  • Partner with leaders to drive strong people practices, effective team development, and thoughtful organizational growth.
  • Support managers in navigating change, ambiguity, and scaling challenges in a fast‑growing environment.
• HR Analytics & Tools
  • Leverage HR systems and spreadsheets to track workforce data, identify trends, and surface insights that inform decision‑making.
  • Help improve HR processes, documentation, and toolsets to support scale, efficiency, and a better employee experience.
  • Research and recommend pragmatic solutions to operational or compliance challenges using internal data and external benchmarks.
• Culture & Onboarding
  • Deliver a…