People Partner, Product and R&D

As a People Partner, it is our role to uphold Rivian’s purpose and values while supporting initiatives for business units, leaders, and employees through a variety of Human Resources strategies, processes, and programs. This role will support our Engineering, Product, and R&D functions. 

Responsibilities

• Proactive partnership and coaching with business leaders on employee performance and engagement strategies.
• Collect and analyze data themes and effectively create and communicate strategies and solutions to the business.
• Acts as a strategic business partner to functional leaders on management, recruiting coaching, career development, disciplinary actions and employee relations.
• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations and employees.
• Suggest and implement new procedures and policies to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Human Resources. department and organization, and to improve employee experience.
• Prepares and facilitates employee separations.
• Develop, plan and execute employee engagement activities such as trainings and focus groups.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, off-boarding and investigations.
• Oversee the maintenance of human resources records including new hires, transfers, terminations, job changes, salary adjustments, etc.
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding recruiting, benefits, payroll, compensation, and all other HR disciplines.
• Partners with Human Resources subject matter experts to effectively answer and resolve all complex inquiries and develop more effective programs and processes.
• In partnership with benefits, oversee the administration of leaves of absence, FMLA/STD/LTD, ADA, Workers Compensation to include documentation, reporting to third party, and communication to employee/manager.
• Support other Human Resources functions as needed.
• Other special project work as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Human Resources generalist experience. Exposure to Engineering, Product Development, and/or R&D client groups a plus.
• Familiar with working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to quickly communicate and prioritize competing needs of the business.
• 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 and exercise judgment in disclosing or withholding confidential information.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Four (4) year college or university degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Management or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.