Starship Technologies · 5 days ago
HR Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelStarship Technologies is revolutionizing deliveries with autonomous robots, and they are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Specialist to join their US People team. This role focuses on maintaining robust HR systems, documentation, and compliance while supporting employee relations and well-being initiatives in a fully remote environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryDelivery ServiceRobotics
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain accurate HR records and employee files in compliance with federal and state legal requirements
Efficiently process all essential employment documentation, including new contracts, amendments, and termination paperwork, ensuring state-specific compliance for remote employees
Oversee the administration of employee time-off requests (vacation, sick leave, etc.), accurately applying varying state and local mandates (e.g., paid sick leave laws)
Support People Operations activities and collaborate on HR tasks for other European countries and the Global People team, contributing to our matrix support structure
Ensure rigorous adherence to all US federal and relevant state labor laws across the multiple states where Starship Technologies operates, including wage and hour compliance
Collaborate with legal teams on compliance matters and complex HR cases involving multi-state employment
Generate and analyze HR data and reports (e.g., headcount, attrition, absence rates) to support decision-making, accounting for regional trends
Ensure the accuracy of all HR data and the timely submission of required information for payroll and external compliance filings in multiple jurisdictions
Serve as the primary point of contact for all US employees, offering guidance and support on HR policies, benefits, US federal and multi-state labor laws, and workplace compliance
Collaborate closely with remote and onsite managers to address and resolve employee relations issues across various jurisdictions, fostering a positive and productive work environment
Lead local HR initiatives and contribute to global projects focused on enhancing employee engagement and well-being, leveraging expertise or interest in this area, which is vital for a remote workforce
Proactively identify and implement process improvements within HR support and employee services
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as an HR Generalist or Specialist, preferably in a fast-paced, international, and remote/multi-state environment
In-depth knowledge of US federal and various state labor laws (e.g., strong familiarity with employment standards in key remote hubs)
Demonstrated ability to manage complex HR administrative tasks with high accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering excellent employee support within a remote setting
Proficiency in HRIS/HR management systems and data reporting tools
Preferred
A background or strong demonstrable interest in employee well-being, mental health support, and engagement strategies for remote teams
Experience with payroll compliance and tax implications across multiple US states
Company
Starship Technologies
Starship Technologies is a robotics company building fleets of self-driving delivery robots designed to deliver goods.
Founded in 2014
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$337.72MKey Investors
PluralEuropean Investment BankMorpheus Ventures
2025-10-15Series C· $50M
2024-02-05Series C· $90M
2022-03-01Series B· $42M
Leadership Team
Ahti Heinla
Co-founder, CEO, CTO
Recent News
2026-01-05
2025-12-03
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