People Site Partner

• Implement and tailor global cultural programs to the local UK context, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
• Serve as the local first line of defense for compliance, ensuring strict adherence to UK labor laws and employment standards.

About Waymo

Join our team as a People Site Partner in a hybrid role where you will be the face of the People Team on-site, implementing global cultural programs, ensuring compliance with UK labor laws, and partnering with local leadership to align People strategies with growth goals. You will also support local hiring outcomes and have access to a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, competitive compensation, and a hybrid work model.

Act as the visible, accessible face of the People Team on-site, hosting local events and building trust across all levels.

Native understanding of the London tech ecosystem, local market trends, and talent landscape

Responsibilities

• Proven track record of directly partnering with senior business and engineering leaders as a trusted advisor

Requirements

• Deep, demonstrated understanding of UK labor laws, employment contracts, regulatory compliance, and managing local disciplinary/performance frameworks
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the proven ability to build trust across diverse backgrounds and levels
• Experience extracting meaningful insights from HR data and metrics to identify trends, solve local challenges, and drive informed business decisions
• Demonstrated ability to act as a role model for key behavioral norms: managing ambiguity, driving execution, upholding high standards, and making sound decisions in complex scenarios

BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience

• 10+ years of relevant HR work experience, with a significant background working within tech companies or fast-paced technology environments in the UK market
• 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

Pay

GBP 132,000 - 138,000

Benefits

• A balance of experience working in both high-growth startup environments and established global technology companies scaling in international markets