Senior Human Resources Business Partner

About Zipline

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world's most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda's national blood delivery network and Ghana's COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple : a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Using robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.

About You and The Role

We're growing our People Partner team, and we couldn't be more excited! This team is all about building meaningful partnerships that empower employees and leaders alike to do their best work.

We're looking for a seasoned People Partner to work closely with Engineering senior executives and their teams. You'll play a pivotal role as a strategic advisor—guiding leaders through complex challenges, translating data into action, and ensuring our culture grows stronger as we grow bigger.

What You'll Do

• Be the go-to thought partner for leaders, holding them accountable while helping their teams thrive.
• Partner with leaders at every level to craft forward-looking strategies that fuel professional growth.
• Lead critical programs – including performance reviews, compensation cycles, and engagement surveys – ensuring insights turn into real action.
• Team up with People Operations to turn data into stories and strategies that shape better decisions.
• Shape headcount plans and org design strategies that keep us ahead of business needs.
• Act as a culture ambassador—modeling our values and helping leaders weave them into daily conversations, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Support employees when challenges arise, ensuring fair, thoughtful, and unbiased solutions in partnership with legal counsel.

What You'll Bring

What You'll Receive

What Else You Need to Know

This is an onsite role in South San Francisco.

The starting cash range for this role is $155,000 - $195,000. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include : equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

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