(Senior) People & Culture Manager (mfd) at RobCo

Your MissionAs our first dedicated HR hire in the US based in Austin - TX youll build the foundation of our People function and play a key role in shaping how RobCo grows on the ground. With over $58 million from top investors including Sequoia Capital Lightspeed Venture Partners and experienced business angels we are growing fast. Youll support our US teams partner closely with leadership and help create a workplace where people can thrive as we scale.Your responsibilities:Recruiting & Talent AcquisitionOwn the full US hiring process from defining roles to signing contracts.Identify and engage great talent through active sourcing supported by data-driven targeting and market insights.Shape clear job descriptions structured interview processes and a positive candidate experience using consistent evaluation criteria and measurable hiring benchmarks.Build a talent pipeline that supports our upcoming growth.HR Business Partnering & People OperationsBe a trusted partner for employees and managers on day-to-day People topics.Support the full employee lifecycle: onboarding development feedback and offboarding.Provide practical HR guidance and ensure smooth compliant operations in the US.Set up and improve HR processes tools and documentation from the ground up.Collaborate with our global People team to stay aligned while tailoring solutions to local needs.Oversee core People Operations including payroll benefits administration HRIS management and maintaining accurate employee data.Own HR compliance and risk management across federal state and local laws handling employee relations audits investigations and coordination with Finance Legal and external partners.Build and maintain the US HR infrastructurepolicies handbooks onboarding multi-state standardswhile tracking key People KPIs to support scalable growth.Culture & EngagementHelp create an environment where people feel connected supported and excited to contribute.Drive initiatives that strengthen team engagement and collaboration across US locations.Support learning and development efforts to help our teams grow.Contribute to our employer brand and represent RobCo in the local talent market.Your ProfileExperience across both recruiting and generalist HR topicsComfortable working independently and building processes from scratchStrong communicator who builds trust quicklySolid understanding of HR best practices; familiarity with US employment basics is helpfulHands-on practical and proactive in how you approach people and problemsExperience with payroll processes employment law fundamentals and HR compliance in the USStrong verbal and written English skillsProven ability to operate as the sole HR owner in a scaling environment driving both strategic and operational HR work and ensuring strong alignment and collaboration with the team in Germany.Why usDiverse responsible and autonomous work in a dynamic startup.Flat hierarchies with an open and direct feedback culture including a 360 development feedback aiming for holistic professional development.Youll join a supportive international team: Close collaboration with both US and European colleagues with plenty of space to learn and shape the journey.Shape the people side of a fast-growing software-defined modular robotics startup.About usRobCo is spearheading a revolution in robotics empowering businesses to thrive by supercharging productivity and freeing them from labor shortage. We are searching for you to build RobCo into the category-leading robotics company in Europe and the US. Weve raised more than $50 million from the worlds best VCs such as Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed as well as the founders of UiPath Helsing Pitch and other companies to fulfill our mission. At RobCo applicants are selected regardless of ethnic origin religion gender age disability or sexual orientation. All decisions throughout the recruitment process are based solely on the qualifications skills knowledge and experience of the applicants and the relevant business requirements.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Children Activity,Customer Service,B2C,Ale,JavaScript,Asic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1