People Operations Partner

Rival; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonuses and incentive program

Job summary

Drivemode is seeking a People & Culture leader to drive scalable People Operations across a fast-growing automotive tech division. You will own onboarding, benefits, immigration, and HR systems while partnering with stakeholders to optimize processes and data-driven decisions.

You’ll collaborate with global teams to build a strong people-centric culture, empower employees, and ensure compliant, efficient operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in fast-paced tech or established orgs.
• Experience building scalable People Operations processes.
• Experience managing benefits programs and immigration cases.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven approach.
• Agile, proactive approach in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement People programs to automate transactions and improve self-service.
• Own People Technology initiatives aligned with growth and goals.
• Organize onboarding programs for new staff and manage off-boarding processes.
• Manage benefits and wellness programs and educate employees.
• Liaise with immigration partners and manage end-to-end immigration processes.
• Maintain HR systems (HiBob, VerifyFirst, DocuSign, Notion, Easyllama).
• Analyze data and reports to provide clear recommendations.
• Coordinate Travel Policy with the parent company.

Skills

People Operations

Data analytics

Agile mindset

Stakeholder collaboration

Compliance awareness

Tools

HiBob

VerifyFirst

DocuSign

Notion

Easyllama

Job description

Our Mission: Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of automotive vehicles for millions of people around the world.

Why Drivemode: Drivemode is the new software and user experience division of Honda that is focused on the digital experience for new vehicles. You will be joining an exciting startup environment that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to our crucial mission of changing the way people engage with vehicles and help solve the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the Automotive market.

About the role: We’re looking for someone who has a strong sense of ownership, deep respect for others, strives for excellence in a changing environment, and does not forget to have fun while on a mission to build smarter and safer connected driving for Honda vehicles. An individual who is passionate about People & Culture and building a strong company culture through close collaboration with all stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Design and implement People programs and processes to minimize manual transactions by automating them, resulting in friendly information on the knowledge base or improved self-service capabilities for employees and People & Culture team members.
• Own People Technology initiatives to ensure systems and infrastructure are aligned with the company's growth trajectory and operational goals.
• Organize and manage onboarding programs for new moders, ensuring our employees receive the best orientation experience and integration into the company.
• Coordinate and manage off-boarding processes to ensure a smooth and respectful transition for departing employees.
• Own benefits & wellness programs, ensuring employees are well-educated on offerings and supported throughout their journey.
• Liaise with immigration partners and manage end-to-end immigration processes.
• Consult employees on day-to-day People matters and provide timely support on requested documentation.
• Manage and update HR and related systems (e.g., HiBob, VerifyFirst, DocuSign, Easyllama, Notion etc.) to ensure data accuracy and relevance.
• Prepare, review, interpret, and analyze a variety of data, information, and reports, providing clear recommendations based on findings.
• Partner with our parent company and oversee Travel Policy.

What We Are Looking For:

• At least 4 years of experience working in both fast-paced technology companies and more established organizations, with an understanding of how to adapt technology to People Operations practices.
• Solid background in building employee-friendly People Operations processes, workflows and implementing scalable People Operations systems.
• Proven track record in managing comprehensive benefits programs and handling immigration cases with care and precision.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to build and optimize People Operations infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, refine, and implement people-centric processes and initiatives that balance efficiency with a positive employee experience.
• Agile, proactive approach with the “can do” attitude and the ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic environment.

$103,000 - $118,000 a year

This reflects the base salary for the position. In addition, the role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a progressive bonus program. The actual compensation package is determined by a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including demonstrated skills, depth and relevance of experience, and role-specific considerations. We welcome open conversations about compensation during initial discussions with all candidates.

Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.

Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.