
Senior HR Generalist, Onboarding and L&D at Path Robotics (Columbus, OH)
Path Robotics· Columbus, OH·
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Build the Path Forward
At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.
Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.
We are looking for a Senior HR Generalist, Onboarding and L&D to lead our onboarding and employee development programs as we scale. You'll partner with leaders across the organization to strengthen onboarding, accelerate new hire effectiveness, and build learning and development programs that support employee growth. You'll report to the Head of People Operations.
What You’ll Do
- Own and scale the onboarding experience, helping new hires integrate quickly and become effective
- Partner with leaders to build department-specific onboarding programs that accelerate employee development and performance
- Build and lead learning and development programs that strengthen employee capabilities and manager effectiveness
- Identify organizational skill gaps and develop impactful training and development opportunities
- Create scalable tools, resources, and programs that support employee growth and key People initiatives
- Measure program effectiveness and continuously improve the employee experience as we scale
Who You Are
- 4-7+ years of experience in onboarding, learning and development, HR, or a related field
- Experience building and scaling onboarding or employee development programs
- A builder who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys creating programs from the ground up
- A strong cross-functional partner who can influence leaders and drive results
- Creative and resourceful in developing engaging, practical learning experiences
- Data-driven, with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement
- Takes ownership, moves with urgency, and thrives in a high-growth environment
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
- Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
- 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
- Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team!
Who We Are
At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact HR@path-robotics.com. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.
Why work at Path Robotics
- Impactful mission: The company directly addresses a critical national problem — a forecasted 600,000 welder shortage by 2030 — by building technology that keeps American manufacturing competitive.
- Cutting-edge technology: Work at the intersection of AI, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics, building a foundational AI model (Obsidian) trained on tens of millions of welded inches.
- Collaborative culture: The company emphasizes "People + Robots Together" and states that "Our people are our competitive advantage," with a focus on creating real customer value.
- Growth trajectory: With $271M in funding, 198 employees, and a pivot to a RaaS model, the company is in a high-growth phase with significant runway.
- Leadership: Founded and led by brothers Andy Lonsberry (CEO) and Alex Lonsberry (CTO), who have scaled the company from a university basement to a leading physical-AI company.
- Work environment: Based in Columbus, Ohio, with a focus on collaborative, passionate teams working on cutting-edge machine learning and impactful real-world problems. The careers page highlights "Impactful," "Collaborative," "AI-Powered," and "Cutting-edge machine learning" as core themes.