Associate Talent Partner Operations

About us

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.

In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

Wayve is pioneering Embodied AI for autonomous driving. We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Associate to join our Sunnyvale team and support the continued growth of our real-world testing and operations.

In this role, you’ll manage hiring across Fleet Operations in North America and beyond, covering high-volume, specialist, and manager-level roles. Partnering closely with hiring managers and senior leaders, you’ll translate business needs into effective recruitment strategies and help build the teams needed to scale Wayve’s global operations safely and effectively.

• Hiring Delivery: Independently manage end-to-end recruitment across high-volume frontline, technical, specialist, and manager-level Fleet Operations roles, from intake and market mapping through assessment, offer, and close.
• Sourcing: Build representative candidate pipelines through direct sourcing and a range of attraction channels, developing locally informed and scalable approaches for Vehicle Safety Operator and other high-volume roles.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and Directors, providing consultative guidance on role definition, assessment, market conditions, candidate quality, and closing strategies.
• Candidate and Hiring
  
  Experience:
  
  Deliver an inclusive, transparent, and well-managed candidate experience while supporting hiring teams with structured interviewing, timely feedback, and consistent decision-making.
• Data and Market Insights: Use recruitment data and market intelligence to monitor progress, identify risks and bottlenecks, improve funnel performance, and shape realistic hiring strategies.
• Collaboration and Improvement: Partner with colleagues across Talent Acquisition, People, Finance, and Fleet Operations on workforce planning, employer branding, and improvements to hiring processes.

To set you up for success as a Talent Acquisition Associate at Wayve, we are looking for the following skills and experience:

• 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.
• The confidence and judgment to advise senior stakeholders, constructively challenge assumptions, and translate business needs into effective hiring strategies.
• Strong direct-sourcing skills and experience using multiple attraction channels to build candidate pipelines.
• A hands-on, adaptable, and highly organized approach, with the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Confidence using applicant tracking systems, recruitment data, and market insights to inform decisions and…