People Experience Partner

Waymo • Mountain View, CA

2d • $159,000 - $196,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on building the Waymo Driver and improving access to mobility while reducing traffic fatalities. Its People team recruits and supports employees and serves as a steward of the company’s culture. In this hybrid People Experience Partner role, you will report to a People Business Partner. You will address systemic people issues, lead the rollout of programs such as performance reviews and compensation planning, coach experienced managers, serve as a senior HR contact for critical manager populations, and share insights about culture and employee sentiment with senior leaders and People Business Partners.

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across U.S. locations is $159,000–$196,000 USD. Actual starting pay depends on job-related factors, including work location, experience, training, education, and skill level. Employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or business partnering.
• Deep experience coaching managers through complex people challenges, including performance management and employee relations.
• Strong operational excellence and a track record of leading complex cycles such as performance and compensation processes with high attention to detail.
• Analytical ability to interpret survey data and sentiment analysis to identify trends and risks.
• Ability to build trust quickly with managers and employees across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-growth technology environment.
• Certification in coaching or mediation.

Responsibilities

• Identify root causes of people-related issues and develop programs or tailored solutions to address them permanently.
• Lead the rollout of initiatives for the function, including performance reviews and compensation planning, with rigor, accuracy, and consistency.
• Coach experienced managers through difficult conversations, performance-management challenges, and team development.
• Serve as the senior HR contact and primary escalation point for critical manager populations and sensitive issues.
• Share insights about culture and employee sentiment with senior leaders and People Business Partners to inform broader strategy.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus program, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity incentive plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Company benefits program, described as generous and subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed