HR Generalist - Fleet (Contract to Hire)

Gatik AI•Mountain View, CA

2d•$55 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

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
Deep integrity, follow-through, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

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

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.
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.