Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
Artificial IntelligenceAutomotiveB2B
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a 2024-founded automotive technology joint venture building the software foundation for electric vehicles. Its work spans vehicle operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud and connectivity services, in-vehicle intelligence, artificial intelligence, and vehicle security. The company develops B2B software platforms and engineering tools for automotive brands, helping support more capable, connected, secure, and updateable vehicles while advancing shared software architectures for the electric mobility market.

Lead Talent Management Partner – Hybrid

Lead performance management, succession planning, calibration, and goal-setting programs for an electric-vehicle technology joint venture. Partner with HR leaders to strengthen talent systems, processes, and organizational development.

Description

  • Own the planning, communication, and delivery of quarterly performance and feedback cycles
  • Facilitate twice-yearly calibration sessions across business units to promote consistent, fair, and transparent talent decisions
  • Evaluate and recommend contemporary performance management practices that support sustained performance and employee growth
  • Collaborate with HR business partners and business leaders on talent reviews and succession planning from design through implementation
  • Help leaders identify critical positions, high-potential employees, and development priorities, then translate findings into action
  • Create and launch a new goal-setting framework from the ground up
  • Coach managers and teams on establishing meaningful goals and monitoring progress
  • Partner with systems teams and HR business partners to configure, improve, and maintain talent processes in people systems
  • Document and continually enhance processes for performance, feedback, talent reviews, and internal mobility
  • Educate and advise HR business partners and business leaders on talent programs, tools, and effective practices
  • Develop guides, playbooks, and communications that enable consistent adoption of talent programs

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience in HR, talent management, people analytics, or a closely related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience leading organization-wide performance management cycles
  • Strong analytical ability, including translating data into persuasive narratives and practical recommendations
  • A process-engineering mindset with a disciplined approach to documentation and continuous improvement
  • Excellent change management, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at every level
  • A proactive, analytical problem-solving style focused on practical implementation
  • Experience creating new programs and redesigning established ones
  • Working knowledge of OKR methodology and its practical application
  • Experience leading performance calibration discussions
  • Experience using Workday Talent modules or a comparable HR information system
  • Experience with succession planning or talent review programs
  • Curiosity and a strong commitment to delivering an exceptional employee experience
  • Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

  • Annual company performance bonus program with a 15% target bonus
  • Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) equity, subject to board approval and vesting requirements
  • Health coverage
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Family planning programs
  • Hybrid work arrangement

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