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Human Resources Manager

Zapp EV, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Zapp EV is building the first real premium EV charging network designed for how people actually live, move, and spend time. We are building a full operating platform: flagship urban hubs, microhub density, fleet infrastructure, corridor execution, and the software and operating backbone required to make that network function at scale. As the company grows, we want to build the people layer correctly from the start.

About the Role
Zapp EV is hiring an HR / People Ops Manager to help build the company’s people infrastructure during an early but high-growth stage. This is not just a recruiting coordinator role and it is not a maintenance HR seat. This is a build role for someone who can help install hiring systems, onboarding systems, people operations, process, policy, and scaling discipline as the company grows. The right person will help ensure that Zapp EV does not scale chaotically.

Responsibilities

recruiting and hiring process coordination

onboarding systems and employee setup

people operations structure and documentation

policy rollout and process discipline

benefits coordination

payroll coordination in partnership with Finance during early stage

employee lifecycle support

manager support and organizational process consistency

culture-building systems as the company grows

Qualifications

significant experience in HR, people operations, talent operations, recruiting operations, or startup people-building roles

experience building onboarding and people systems in growing companies

strong hiring process discipline and organizational follow-through

comfort operating in a founder-led, high-accountability environment

strong communication and documentation skills

ability to work cross-functionally across executives, managers, and future hires

good judgment, strong discretion, and practical problem-solving ability

Required Skills

build process without slowing the company down

make hiring and onboarding feel sharp and professional

support culture intentionally, not accidentally

operate with both speed and discipline

help turn a growing team into a real organization

Pay range and compensation package
Current target compensation framework:

Target annual bonus: 8%–12%

Equity: meaningful early-stage equity participation, structured based on final scope, experience, and role design

Benefits include:

medical, dental, and vision coverage

paid sick leave

PTO / vacation

company holidays

other standard full-time employee benefits in effect at the time of hire

Work support includes:

company laptop

company phone or phone stipend as needed

approved business travel / transportation support as needed for the role

Final compensation will be structured based on experience, fit, and final scope.

Location
Los Angeles strongly preferred. This role is expected to help build the company in close coordination with leadership and early department heads.

To Apply
Please send your resume along with a short note explaining why this role, this company, and this stage of build are the right fit for you.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Zapp EV is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

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