Lead Talent Management Partner

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

. Lead the planning, communication, and execution of quarterly performance and feedback cycles .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesSenior💰 $149,700 - $205,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performance management, talent assessment, and program development, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Proficient in facilitating talent reviews and succession planning while effectively communicating and influencing stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Performance ManagementTalent Review ProcessesOKR MethodologyWorkday Talent ModulesChange Management

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Hard Skills

People AnalyticsProcess DesignGoal-Setting FrameworkPerformance CalibrationData Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsCoaching SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

HRISWorkday

Industry Keywords

Talent ManagementSuccession PlanningContinuous ImprovementEmployee ExperiencePerformance Feedback

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, communication, and execution of quarterly performance and feedback cycles
Design and facilitate semi-annual calibration sessions across business units, ensuring consistency, fairness, and transparency in talent assessments
Research and recommend modern performance management practices supporting high performance and continuous growth
Partner with HRBPs and business leaders on talent review and succession planning, including process design, facilitation, and follow-through
Help leaders identify critical roles, high-potential talent, and development needs, and connect insights to action
Design and launch the goal-setting framework as a new program built from the ground up
Coach teams and managers on setting effective goals and tracking progress
Configure, optimize, and maintain talent processes in people systems with the systems team and HRBPs
Document, maintain, and continuously improve processes for performance, feedback, talent review, and internal mobility
Train and advise HRBPs and business leaders on talent programs, tools, and best practices
Build guides, playbooks, and communications to support consistent program adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in HR, Talent Management, People Analytics, or a related field
Proven experience managing company-wide performance management cycles
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into compelling narratives and actionable recommendations
A process-engineer mindset, with a strong focus on documentation and continuous improvement
Excellent change management, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
A proactive, analytical approach to diagnosing problems and implementing practical solutions
Experience building new programs and re-engineering existing ones
Working knowledge of OKR methodology and how to apply it
Experience facilitating performance calibration discussions
Experience with Workday Talent modules or a comparable HRIS
Experience with succession planning or talent review processes
Curiosity and a genuine passion for creating an exceptional employee experience
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual company performance bonus program with a 15% annual bonus target
Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and vesting requirements
Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs
Hybrid work arrangement