Gatik · 2 weeks ago
HR Generalist - Fleet (Contract to Hire)
Mountain View, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$55/hr - $75/hr
5+ years expGatik is a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service solution. The HR Generalist will support the North America Fleet Operations organization by managing HR operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing employee experience in a fast-paced environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous Vehicles
Responsibilities
Embedded support with central HR Integration
Act as the go-to HR partner for the Fleet Operations team while representing their needs within the broader HR function
Ensure continuity of support to Fleet Operations while driving alignment with core HR initiatives, systems, and compliance programs
Manage day-to-day HR operations for Fleet employees: payroll coordination, benefits support, employee data integrity, HRIS updates, and compliance reporting
Ensure HR policies are communicated clearly and applied consistently across the Fleet organization
Oversee compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and Canadian CMV regulations (e.g., driver qualification files, medical certifications, drug testing protocols)
Partner with Safety and Fleet Management to track and respond to violations, expirations, and audit readiness requirements
Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, resolving issues with a practical, people-first approach
Handle employee relations matters professionally and confidentially, directly or in conjunction with external agency partners, ensuring fair process and alignment with employment laws
Support HR lifecycle support for a predominantly hourly workforce including onboarding, offboarding, PTO and leave tracking, training coordination, and issue resolution
Guide Fleet managers in effective people practices and coach them through policy interpretation and performance matters
Use spreadsheets and HR systems to analyze workforce trends, compliance data, and employee metrics; surface insights to improve decision-making
Research and recommend pragmatic solutions to process or compliance challenges using internal tools and external resources
Support culture-building efforts through high-touch onboarding and values-aligned programs
Work with Fleet Supervisors to ensure new drivers and operational staff are well-oriented, trained, and set up for success from day one
Qualification
Required
Must be able to work onsite in Mountain View, CA 5 days per week
5+ years of experience in HR, ideally in startups or high-growth, fast-paced start-up environments
Background in transportation, logistics, or field operations (required)
Proven expertise supporting non-exempt/hourly employees including multi-state regulatory needs
Strong HR operations knowledge: onboarding, compliance, performance, benefits, and ER
High ownership, urgency, and comfort with ambiguity; you figure things out and get them done
Strong analytical skills; comfort working in spreadsheets and pulling actionable insights from data
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a calm and confident communication style
Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling, ADP, or similar); Greenhouse experience is a plus and experience PEO management (e.g. TriNet) preferred
Deep integrity, follow-through, and attention to detail
Company
Gatik
Gatik is developing technology for autonomous light & medium duty trucks for B2B short-haul logistics.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$152.86MKey Investors
Nippon Express USAITOCHU CorporationIsuzu
2024-08-21Corporate Round
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-05-14Corporate Round· $30M
Leadership Team
Gautam Narang
CEO & Co-Founder
Apeksha Kumavat
Co-Founder & Chief Engineer
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