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 The Sr. Manager, Talent Enablement will lead a team of recruiting operations specialists focused on building and implementing key recruiting operations initiatives. This role is critical in ensuring our recruiting processes are efficient, effective, and scalable to support our rapid growth. Reporting to the Global Head of Talent, this leader will be responsible for designing and executing a standardized recruiting and interview process, launching and maintaining an interviewer training program, building, implementing, and maintaining recruiting systems and tools, building robust reporting, data and analytics infrastructure, and leading a candidate experience and interview coordination team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record of developing and executing successful recruiting operations strategies in a fast-paced tech environment. This role is hybrid and located at our Palo Alto office. Responsibilities Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiting operations specialists and interview coordinators, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Recruiting Process Optimization: Define, document, and execute a standardized, scalable, and efficient end-to-end recruiting and interview process, ensuring a consistent and positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers. Interviewer Training: Design, launch, and manage an interviewer training program to equip hiring managers and interviewers with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct effective, fair, and compliant interviews. Systems and Tools Management: Build, implement, and maintain recruiting systems and tools (e.g., ATS, CRM, scheduling software) to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure data integrity. Data Analysis and Reporting: Develop and maintain key recruiting metrics and dashboards to track performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to the Talent Acquisition team and stakeholders. Candidate Experience: Lead the candidate experience and interview coordination team to ensure a seamless, positive, and professional experience for all candidates throughout the recruiting process. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR, and other departments to align recruiting operations with overall business objectives and ensure effective communication and collaboration. Compliance and Best Practices: Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and legal requirements related to recruiting, and ensure compliance in all recruiting activities. Project Management: Lead and manage key recruiting operations projects and initiatives, ensuring timely completion, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Qualifications Minimum of 7 years of experience in recruiting operations at a fast-paced tech company, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a people leadership role, with a proven track record of managing, coaching, and developing high-performing teams. Demonstrated experience in building efficient, effective, and scalable recruiting operations solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improve processes. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruiting technologies. Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality. Strong project management skills. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs. Knowledge of employment laws and regulations. A passion for innovation and a commitment to the mission of Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies. Ability to work a minimum of 3 days onsite per week. Bachelor's degree preferred. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $191,600 - $239,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“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) recordkeeping; (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. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information. 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