Human Resources Manager

**About the Company** 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: * Base salary: $120,000–$145,000 * 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.