HR People Partner

ABOUT 1X

We’re building humanoid robots that work in the home—doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back. Simple, but it’s not.

To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, and manufacturing at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe enough to live with your family. If you’re inspired by this, you’ll thrive here. We’ve been at this since 2014, and we’re at the point where the hardest problems are behind us and the hardest work is in front of us.

NEO is our flagship—a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it—we’re shipping it.

If you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world, this is that moment. We’re scaling with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will fundamentally change how humans spend their time.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The People team is responsible for building the organization that will build the future of humanoid robotics. We partner closely with leaders across the company to strengthen leadership, develop high-performing teams, and build the people programs and organizational foundations needed to support rapid growth.

People plays a critical role in 1X's ability to scale. The team works with urgency, sound judgment, and a builder's mindset to ensure our leaders and employees have the structure, support, and clarity needed to do the best work of their careers.

YOUR CHARTER

The People team is responsible for helping 1X scale its workforce, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness as the company grows from advanced product development into global production. We partner directly with leaders to build high-performing organizations, develop talent, strengthen leadership, and create the people programs that enable the business to scale.

As the HR Business Partner supporting G&A and Marketing, you will serve as the strategic People partner to corporate functions across the board. You will work alongside leaders to shape organizational design, coach managers, build scalable people programs, and help these organizations grow while maintaining a high-performing culture.

KEY OUTCOMES

- Build trusted partnerships with leaders to improve organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, employee engagement, and team performance.

- Translate business priorities into workforce plans, organizational design, succession planning, and talent strategies that support company growth.

- Coach managers through performance management, employee development, promotions, compensation decisions, organizational change, and leadership challenges.

- Lead employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution with sound judgment while ensuring compliance with California employment law.

- Design, build, and scale people programs, processes, and operating rhythms that improve manager effectiveness and employee experience across supported organizations.

- Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Legal, and fellow HR Business Partners to deliver consistent, scalable people solutions.

KEY COMPETENCIES

- Strategic business partnership with the ability to translate business priorities into practical people strategies.

- Executive presence and the ability to influence senior leaders through trusted relationships and sound judgment.

- Strong organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management capabilities.

- Builder mindset with experience creating scalable HR programs and processes from the ground up.

- Excellent employee relations judgment and the ability to balance business needs with employee experience and legal compliance.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage workforce data and organizational insights to guide decisions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner or People Partner.

- Experience supporting corporate functions such as Engineering, Finance, Legal, Marketing, People, IT, or other G&A organizations.

- Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, and leadership development.

- Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and sensitive employee matters.

- Working knowledge of California employment law and experience applying employment regulations in day-to-day HR partnership.

- Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work onsite in San Carlos, CA.

PREFERRED SKILLS

- Experience supporting rapidly scaling startup or high-growth technology companies.

- Experience building new HR programs, management frameworks, or organizational processes from the ground up.

- Experience leading performance review cycles, talent calibration, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

- Experience partnering with executive leadership teams through organizational change and business transformation.

- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.

WHAT DOES A SUCCESSFUL 1X TEAM MEMBER LOOK LIKE?

Successful team members at 1X are builders. They move with urgency, take ownership, and embrace ambiguity as an opportunity to create better solutions. They are collaborative, humble, and willing to challenge assumptions in pursuit of the best outcome.

They thrive in fast-paced environments, communicate openly, and consistently raise the bar for themselves and those around them. Most importantly, they are motivated by solving meaningful problems that will help shape the future of humanoid robotics.

COMPENSATION RANGE

$170,000 - $215,000 per year + Equity

BENEFITS

- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Equity ownership in 1X

- 401(k) plan with company match

- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

- Generous paid time off and company holidays

- Paid parental leave

- Life and disability insurance

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Commuter benefits

- Catered lunches and stocked kitchens

- The opportunity to help build the future of humanoid robotics alongside an exceptional team

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

1X is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.