People Operations Intern

Zoox is looking for an intern to support employee lifecycle transactions and talent practices on the People Experience (HR) team. The intern will gain knowledge of HR processes by supporting day to day activity, contributing to process improvements and participating in projects, which will also provide foundational knowledge of HR management and develop lasting skills relevant to the HR profession.

In this Role, You Will...

• Support day-to-day employee lifecycle processes such as onboarding, data changes, and offboarding by maintaining accurate employee records in HR systems and ensuring timely completion of transactions.
• Assist in reviewing and improving People team workflows and documentation to enhance efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.
• Contribute to special projects across the People Experience team—such as process audits, data reporting, or supporting the day-to-day crew experience —to gain exposure to core HR functions and best practices.
• Identify and document future business processes, including potential gaps and areas for optimization in existing processes

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (human resources, organizational development, business administration, communications, sociology, psychology, etc.)
• Must be returning to school to continue your education upon completing this internship
• Good academic standing
• Able to commit to a 12-week internship beginning in May or June of 2026
• Ability to relocate to a city near Foster City, California for the duration of the internship
• Interns at Zoox may not use any proprietary information they are working on as part of their thesis, any published work with their university, or to be distributed to anyone outside of Zoox

Qualifications

• Strong interest in human resources
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and proactive about recognizing issues and finding viable solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience working with Excel, Microsoft Office, or Google Suite
• Experience working in a customer service oriented/administrative experience
• Knowledge or v-lookups and other elevated Microsoft excel skills
• Knowledge of HRIS or ticketing systems

Compensation

The monthly salary range for this position is $5,500 to $7,500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance, and a housing stipend (relocation assistance will be offered based on eligibility).

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.