HR Generalist - Fleet (Contract to Hire)

HR Generalist - Fleet (Contract to Hire) Mountain View, CA 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. About the role We’re looking for a resourceful, detail‑oriented, and execution‑driven HR Generalist to join our core HR team, with a specialized focus on supporting our North America Fleet Operations organization. In this role, you’ll operate at the intersection of centralized HR operations and a critical field‑based business unit providing hands‑on support while helping us scale HR programs that enhance compliance, culture, and performance. You’ll partner with Fleet leaders and frontline employees including drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and supervisors while also contributing to broader HR programs that improve systems, processes, and employee experience across the company. 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! What you'll do 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. HR Operations & Administration 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. Regulatory & Driver Compliance 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. Employee Experience & Relations 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. Non‑Exempt Workforce Enablement 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. Analytics & HR Tools 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. Culture & Onboarding 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. What we're looking for 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 Salary Ranges - $55/hr - $75/hr More about Gatik Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas‑Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle‑mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability. We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology – an integration of software and hardware – to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile – with defined point‑to‑point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik’s well‑defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper‑optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate‑keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations. At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility. We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gatik