The posting
ABOUT MECKA AI
Mecka AI is building the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI. We design and operate global systems for data capture, data labeling, and hardware-enabled workflows used by leading AI labs and robotics companies to train and validate humanoid and embodied AI systems. We work closely with frontier robotics teams to bridge real-world data, simulation, learning-based systems, and deployed hardware.
The Opportunity We're looking for an HR Business Partner who can help us build and scale our People function as the company grows. This isn't a traditional HRBP role. We're still early, which means the person joining us needs to be equally comfortable advising leaders on complex people matters and rolling up their sleeves to build the processes, systems, and infrastructure that don't yet exist. You'll partner closely with leaders across the business, helping them build high-performing teams, navigate organizational challenges, and make sound people decisions. At the same time, you'll play a hands-on role in establishing the foundational People practices that will allow us to scale effectively. We're looking for someone who brings strong judgment, operational discipline, and a genuine builder mentality. Someone who can bring structure to ambiguity without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy. Being AI-native is non-negotiable. We expect AI to be fundamental to how work gets done, not an occasional productivity tool. You should already be using AI extensively in your work and be excited about rethinking how People functions operate in an AI-first environment.
What You'll Do Partner with the Business
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational design, talent development, performance management, employee relations, and team effectiveness.
- Help leaders identify organizational challenges, make thoughtful people decisions, and build high-performing teams.
- Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational growth.
- Coach managers on performance, feedback, difficult conversations, and people leadership.
- Bring sound judgment to sensitive employee matters, balancing business needs, employee experience, and compliance.
Build the People Infrastructure
- Design, implement, and continuously improve foundational People processes, including onboarding, performance management, employee lifecycle management, and manager enablement.
- Translate business needs into simple, scalable processes that improve consistency and execution without slowing the organization down.
- Take ownership of operational execution when needed. We're a small team, and everyone is expected to be hands-on.
- Partner with People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Legal to ensure our people practices are well integrated and operationally sound.
- Establish documentation, workflows, reporting, and controls that support a growing, increasingly complex organization.
- Use people data and business insights to identify issues, inform decisions, and measure effectiveness.
Build an AI-Native People Function
- Use AI as a core part of your daily workflow to improve speed, quality, and effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive work, streamline processes, and eliminate unnecessary manual effort.
- Design AI-enabled workflows across People operations, reporting, employee support, and manager enablement.
- Experiment with emerging tools and technologies, bringing practical applications into the People function.
- Help establish a People operating model that is built for an AI-first company rather than replicating traditional HR practices.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally combining HR business partnering with hands-on People operations experience.
- Experience working in high-growth technology companies, preferably at an early stage where you've helped build processes from the ground up.
- Strong knowledge of core HR practices, employment legislation, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable People processes, not simply operate within established ones.
- Strong operational capability, attention to detail, and a willingness to own execution from start to finish.
- Experience advising senior leaders and navigating complex or sensitive people matters.
- Comfort working with HR systems, data, automation, and modern technology tools.
- Demonstrated, practical use of AI in your current work. You should be able to show us how you've used AI to solve problems, build workflows, improve processes, or fundamentally change how work gets done.
- Excellent judgment, communication skills, and the ability to influence without relying on hierarchy.
- A bias for action and the ability to move quickly while maintaining a high standard of quality.
What Makes Someone Successful Here
- You're a builder. You see gaps and take ownership of solving them rather than waiting for direction.
- You're operationally strong. You can move between strategic conversations and detailed execution without missing a beat.
- You're AI-native. AI is already embedded in how you think, work, and solve problems. You don't need to be convinced of its value.
- You exercise good judgment. You know when to move quickly, when to challenge, and when to slow down because the stakes require it.
- You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable creating structure where little exists and adjusting as the company evolves.
- You keep things simple. You understand that process should enable the business, not become an obstacle.
- You have high ownership. You follow through, solve problems, and hold yourself accountable for outcomes.
Why Join Mecka AI? This is an opportunity to help shape the People function at a company operating at the frontier of Physical AI. You'll have meaningful exposure to business leaders, the ability to influence how we build and scale our organization, and the opportunity to create People practices designed for the next generation of technology companies. We're looking for someone who wants to build, not inherit, a People function—and who is excited about what becomes possible when strong HR fundamentals meet an AI-native way of working.
If you don't check every box above but believe you can do the job, we encourage you to apply — we're looking for capability and trajectory, not a perfect checklist match.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, we will partner with you to meet your needs.
We may use AI-assisted tools to help evaluate applications against the requirements of this role. These tools support our recruiting team in identifying qualified candidates but do not replace human judgment or limit which applications may be reviewed or considered.
