Lead People Partner @ Rivian

Lead People Partner

Service Operations

Posted on 2/11/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Plymouth, MI, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or Business Management; Master's degree preferred
5+ years of field operations experience with 2+ years ideally in a high growth environment
Employee Relations/Investigations experience gained in either a People Partner role, Employee Relations Advisory role, or equivalent experience
Experience dealing with employment law principles and conducting and advising on investigations
Experience advising on a wide range of employee relations issues, including reorganizations and performance issues
Exceptional project management skills and the ability to translate complex issues into straightforward communications
Proficient knowledge of Human Resources, policy interpretations and legal requirements
Ability to compile information and analyze data to drive decision making
Possess a high level of problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively in disclosing or withholding confidential information
Ability to establish strong cross-functional relationships at all levels and geographies
Strong facilitation skills

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of our business and people as you proactively deliver talent insights and help leaders see around the corner
Coach leaders from first line managers to Sr. Directors on broadening their own capability while building and leading high performing teams
Act as a frontline thought partner to leaders on all aspects of the employee experience: on-boarding, talent acquisition, promotions, change management, employee pulse surveys, compensation, performance management, career development, employee relations and off-boarding (logistics, exit interviews)
Advance organizational effectiveness and solve challenges by tapping into your intuition, using good judgment, and driving data-informed people practices
Foster a culture of belonging at the individual and collective level
Co-develop and facilitate workshops and offsites to clarify team objectives (i.e. vision, values, OKRs) or team-building exercises (remote and in-person)
Manage Workday transactions and ensure records are accurate, including new hires, transfers, terminations, job changes, salary adjustments, etc
Serve as a confidant for employees and triage inquiries in partnership with centers of excellence regarding benefits, payroll, leaves of absence, job architecture, investigations and career development

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Summary

We are looking for a Lead People Partner to provide HR partnership to our rapidly growing service operations organization. The Lead People Partner in this role will collaborate closely with management to deliver on and operationalize our talent strategy in close collaboration with our Business Partner Leader, Service Operations leadership, and Commercial people team by thinking strategically and building processes that are in support of organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of our business and people as you proactively deliver talent insights and help leaders see around the corner.
Coach leaders from first line managers to Sr. Directors on broadening their own capability while building and leading high performing teams.
Act as a frontline thought partner to leaders on all aspects of the employee experience: on-boarding, talent acquisition, promotions, change management, employee pulse surveys, compensation, performance management, career development, employee relations and off-boarding (logistics, exit interviews).
Advance organizational effectiveness and solve challenges by tapping into your intuition, using good judgment, and driving data-informed people practices.
Foster a culture of belonging at the individual and collective level.
Co-develop and facilitate workshops and offsites to clarify team objectives (i.e. vision, values, OKRs) or team-building exercises (remote and in-person).
Manage Workday transactions and ensure records are accurate, including new hires, transfers, terminations, job changes, salary adjustments, etc.
Serve as a confidant for employees and triage inquiries in partnership with centers of excellence regarding benefits, payroll, leaves of absence, job architecture, investigations and career development.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or Business Management; Master’s degree preferred.
5+ years of field operations experience with 2+ years ideally in a high growth environment.
Employee Relations/Investigations experience gained in either a People Partner role, Employee Relations Advisory role, or equivalent experience
Experience dealing with employment law principles and conducting and advising on investigations.
Experience advising on a wide range of employee relations issues, including reorganizations and performance issues.
Exceptional project management skills and the ability to translate complex issues into straightforward communications.
Proficient knowledge of Human Resources, policy interpretations and legal requirements.
Ability to compile information and analyze data to drive decision making.
Possess a high level of problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in disclosing or withholding confidential information.
Ability to establish strong cross-functional relationships at all levels and geographies.
Strong facilitation skills.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

10,001+ employees

Website

Electric vehicles manufacturer

Automotive

Company Overview

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. The company believes there is a more responsible way to explore the world and is determined to make the transition to sustainable transportation an exciting one. Rivian designed their emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what's possible.

Benefits

Ownership for All: We offer every employee the opportunity to own Rivian stock through equity programs, supporting their financial wellness.
Mental and Emotional Wellness: We provide employees and their families access to mental wellness platforms and our Employees Assistance Program
Fertility and Family Planning: We support diverse family-building journeys, providing employees with benefits such as paid parental leave and financial support for adoption, fertility treatments or surrogacy.
Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages driven by mutual investment in our long-term growth and success.
Career Development: We enable all employees to own their development. Continuous learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement help drive performance, boost engagement and develop future leaders.
Transgender Benefits: In alignment with WPATH guidelines, our 2022 plans provide coverage toward medical, pharmacy and cosmetic needs.

Company Core Values

A diverse workforce
Embracing active allyship
Purpose-driven partnerships
Supporting our team