8Fleet ยท 13 hours ago
Head of People
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years exp8Fleet is a rapidly growing LA based technology and logistics startup building the operational infrastructure for both autonomous and non-autonomous rideshare fleets. They are seeking a Head of People who will design scalable People systems and processes to support a large, distributed workforce while ensuring operational excellence and employee engagement.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Architect scalable People systems for a large distributed workforce, including HRIS, time and attendance, scheduling, payroll, and communications platforms
Build efficient workflows, automation, and guardrails that reduce friction and increase accuracy
Evaluate, select, and implement new tools to improve speed, reliability, and employee experience
Develop data dashboards and People insights that drive decision making across the business
Build a reliable People Operations engine that employees and managers trust
Build and standardize People processes across multiple sites and operational environments
Ensure consistent policy interpretation, training, scheduling, and workforce management across all locations
Partner with operations leaders to understand frontline realities and design solutions that work in fast paced, 24/7 environments
Own headcount planning, talent strategy, and workforce models (non exempt, shift based, multi site staffing)
Build strong partnerships with operations, finance, and regional managers
Drive a consistent leadership operating rhythm across all teams, including communication cadences, performance cycles, and manager enablement
Create high impact programs that strengthen communication and retention
Support managers in handling employee relations issues with fairness and clarity
Set cultural norms that reinforce accountability, high standards, and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
7 to 10 years of People leadership experience, including ownership of People Ops for a large non exempt workforce
Proven success designing systems and infrastructure for multi location or multi market operations
Strong operations background with a bias toward efficiency, documentation, and repeatability
Deep understanding of wage and hour laws, shift based staffing, and compliance requirements across multiple states
Clear, steady leadership style that builds trust with operators, frontline employees, and executives
Low ego, pragmatic, and energized by building in a high growth environment
A love of process, structure, and making complex systems simple and scalable
Company
8Fleet
8Fleet is innovating the technology and operational infrastructure and services for autonomous and future non-autonomous vehicle fleets, allowing us to balance quality with consistency, stability with flexibility, and speed with reliability, to deliver a superior experience for our professional rideshare drivers and their passengers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase