Associate Talent Partner – Fleet Operations

Wayve

. Manage end-to-end recruitment across high-volume frontline, technical, specialist, and manager-level Fleet Operations roles, including intake, market mapping, assessment, offer, and close .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in full-cycle recruitment, including direct sourcing and candidate pipeline management, with a strong focus on delivering an inclusive candidate experience and collaborating with stakeholders to shape effective hiring strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitmentDirect Sourcing SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsStakeholder ManagementRecruitment Data Analysis

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

High-Volume RecruitmentStructured InterviewingMarket MappingAssessment ProcessesHiring Strategies

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedAttention to DetailAdaptabilityConfidence in AdvisingJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Ashby ATSRecruitment Data Tools

Industry Keywords

Fleet OperationsAutomotiveLogisticsManufacturingMobilityCustomer Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end recruitment across high-volume frontline, technical, specialist, and manager-level Fleet Operations roles, including intake, market mapping, assessment, offer, and close
Build representative candidate pipelines through direct sourcing and multiple attraction channels
Develop partnerships with hiring managers and Directors, advising on role definition, assessment, market conditions, candidate quality, and closing strategies
Deliver an inclusive, transparent, and well-managed candidate experience
Support structured interviewing, timely feedback, and consistent decision-making
Use recruitment data and market intelligence to monitor progress, identify risks and bottlenecks, and shape hiring strategies
Collaborate across Talent Acquisition, People, Finance, and Fleet Operations on workforce planning, employer branding, and hiring-process improvements
Drive hiring for Fleet Operations teams, including specialized and leadership roles across multiple sites
Innovate scalable sourcing and direct-outreach approaches for operational and technical profiles
Contribute to workforce planning, talent programs, and recruitment marketing to strengthen Wayve’s employer brand

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated success independently delivering full-cycle recruitment within a fast-paced or scaling organization
Experience recruiting across a broad range of roles, including high-volume, professional, or manager-level positions
Confidence and judgment to advise senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions, and translate business needs into effective hiring strategies
Strong direct-sourcing skills and experience using multiple attraction channels
Hands-on, adaptable, highly organized, and able to balance competing priorities with strong attention to detail
Comfortable using applicant tracking systems, recruitment data, and market insights to inform decisions and communicate progress
Desirable: experience recruiting within fleet operations, automotive, logistics, manufacturing, field operations, mobility, customer operations, or another high-volume operational environment
Desirable: experience supporting hiring across multiple locations, working with globally distributed stakeholders, or familiarity with Ashby or similar ATS
Desirable: experience designing or improving volume-hiring campaigns, recruitment events, or structured assessment processes
Desirable: experience in a startup environment where priorities and processes continue to evolve
Passion for autonomy and willingness to learn

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive equity package
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working, core hours and the chance to work hands on in vehicle workshops and labs
Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Retirement or pension where applicable
Access to therapists
Wellbeing partnerships
Team socials
Salaries benchmarked against the market annually