Lead, HR Business Partner

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive's next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we're addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we'll map a new way forward. Working together, we'll create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary

As a Lead, HR Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders across CTO, and COO organizations to drive forward key People strategies and enable the success of our teams. You will play a critical role in compensation planning, leveling frameworks, talent development, organizational design and HR transformation efforts, with a strong focus on day-to-day support, general HR queries, and people team programs deliverables within the People function.

This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on HR lead who thrives in fast-paced, global environments and enjoys solving complex people challenges while enabling innovation and growth. This position has a flex work schedule, 3 days a week in our Palo Alto, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership
  
  • Serve as a trusted partner and advisor to senior leaders and managers, providing guidance on org design, leadership development, performance, and team health.
  • Act as a cultural champion, helping teams adapt through rapid scale and transformation.
  Compensation & Workforce Planning
  • Lead and advise on compensation planning cycles, including merit, promotions, and equity programs.
  • Partner with People Analytics and Compensation teams to ensure fair, data-informed, and equitable decisions.
  HR Transformation & Program Delivery
  • Support cross-functional HR projects focused on talent development, career leveling, and organization design.
  • Support the integration of AI and digital tools in HR workflows to improve experience, efficiency, and decision-making.
  Coaching & Development
  • Provide hands-on coaching to managers and leaders to build high-performing, inclusive teams.
  • Lead initiatives to strengthen leadership capability and career development frameworks across the organization.
  Global & Operational HR Support
  • Act as a point of contact for HR policies and employee relations in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and People Partner support model.
  • Handle complex, sensitive issues with professionalism and sound judgment, ensuring consistency in a global context.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HRBP or People Partner experience, ideally in high-growth, global tech environments.
• Experience supporting Engineering, Product, or Tech organizations.
• Deep knowledge of compensation practices, HR analytics, employee development, and performance management.
• Demonstrated experience with HR systems (Workday preferred) and data tools.
• Passion for innovation, digital transformation, and building great employee experiences.
• Strong business acumen, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills.

Total Rewards

Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition to base salary, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site ( If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board .

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies" 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.


Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.


Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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.


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