People Operations Partner

Jobless; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Drivemode, the software and user experience division of Honda, seeks a People Operations leader to automate HR processes and scale People tech. You will own onboarding/off-boarding, benefits, and immigration, partnering across the company to build a stronger People function.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration with stakeholders, and a focus on a positive employee experience in a dynamic startup-like environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in fast-paced tech or established orgs.
• Experience building scalable People Operations processes.
• Proven track record managing benefits programs and immigration cases.
• Strong data-driven approach to optimize People Ops infra.
• Ability to balance efficiency with positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement People programs to automate manual transactions.
• Own People Technology initiatives aligning systems with growth goals.
• Organize onboarding programs for new employees and ensure smooth integration.
• Coordinate off-boarding processes for departing staff.
• Own benefits and wellness programs with employee education.
• Liaise with immigration partners and manage end-to-end immigration.
• Advise employees on day-to-day People matters and provide documentation support.
• Manage HR systems for data accuracy.
• Prepare, review, and interpret data and reports with clear recommendations.
• Partner with the parent company and oversee Travel Policy.

Skills

Agile

Data-driven

Analytical mindset

Employee experience

Proactive culture

Tools

HiBob

VerifyFirst

DocuSign

Easyllama

Notion

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 a “can do” attitude and the ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic environment.