About this role
The Waymo People team builds a healthy, considerate, and supportive environment that recruits and develops top talent for an autonomous driving technology company. This hybrid position acts as the primary on-site face of the People team in London, partnering directly with local engineering leadership to support office growth and site sentiment. Team members in this function adapt global cultural programs to the UK context, handle local compliance and labor laws, and collaborate with talent acquisition to guide local hiring outcomes.
Day-to-day responsibilities involve serving as a trusted advisor to senior business and engineering leaders while driving execution through periods of growth and organizational change. The ideal candidate brings extensive human resources experience within the UK technology sector, a deep understanding of local employment regulations, and the ability to balance high-level strategic alignment with hands-on tactical support on the ground.
What you will do
- Act as the visible, accessible face of the People team on-site by hosting local events, partnering with leaders, and maintaining a pulse on site sentiment.
- Implement and tailor global cultural programs to the local UK context to foster a strong sense of belonging.
- Serve as the local first line of defense for compliance, ensuring strict adherence to UK labor laws, employment standards, site-specific contracts, and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with People Business Partners and People Experience Partners to provide critical UK-specific context for investigations, performance management, and local disciplinary processes.
- Partner with global Centers of Excellence to roll out key initiatives ensuring local communication and logistics align with regional norms.
- Partner directly with local leadership to align People strategies with London office growth goals.
- Work alongside talent acquisition team members to support local hiring outcomes, provide local context, and champion equitable processes throughout the candidate journey.
What you need
- Possess a BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Bring 10+ years of relevant HR work experience with a significant background working within tech companies or fast-paced technology environments in the UK market.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of UK labor laws, employment contracts, regulatory compliance, and managing local disciplinary or performance frameworks.
- Show experience extracting meaningful insights from HR data and metrics to identify trends, solve local challenges, and drive informed business decisions.
- Demonstrate a proven track record of directly partnering with senior business and engineering leaders as a trusted advisor.
- Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to build trust across diverse backgrounds and levels.
- Display the ability to act as a role model for key behavioral norms such as managing ambiguity, driving execution, upholding high standards, and making sound decisions in complex scenarios.
Nice to have
- A balance of experience working in both high-growth startup environments and established global technology companies scaling in international markets.
- Native understanding of the London tech ecosystem, local market trends, and talent landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to seamlessly transition between high-level strategic alignment with leadership and hands-on, tactical floor support.
- Expertise in cross-functional negotiation, building consensus, and influencing without authority across complex global matrix environments.
- Strong background in guiding site locations through rapid growth, organizational change, or program adaptations without sacrificing team cohesion.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Questions candidates ask
What is the work arrangement for this role?
This is a hybrid role where you will report to the People Business Partner, Director for Engineering, and act as the visible, accessible face of the People Team on-site in London.
What is the compensation range for this position?
The expected base salary range for this full-time position is £118,000 to £124,000 GBP. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.
What additional financial compensation do employees receive?
Waymo employees are eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.