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Rivian · 1 month ago

Sr. Lead, HR Business Partner

US-IL-Normal

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$162K/yr - $201K/yr

10+ years exp

Rivian is an innovative automotive company focused on sustainable transportation, and they are seeking a Sr. Lead, HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor across multiple departments within their manufacturing facility. This role involves partnering with senior leaders to implement HR programs that enhance engagement, retention, and talent development while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation

Responsibilities

Partner directly with department leaders to ensure organizational structure, performance, and talent align with production priorities

Deliver coaching, org design, and talent development to shape the next generation of Rivian manufacturing leadership

Help foster a workplace that’s inclusive, dynamic, and aligned with Rivian’s mission-driven ethos

Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership on talent strategy, workforce planning, and org design

Design and execute people plans, focusing on engagement, succession, and capability development

Partner with CoEs to deliver effective onboarding, performance, and reward programs

Champion organizational culture aligned with production, safety, and employee experience goals

Lead key HR programs for your assigned departments, including performance reviews, succession planning, and employee engagement

Deliver strategic guidance and process leadership across hiring, onboarding, promotion, and attrition

Consult on investigations, policy inquiries, and complex employee relations

Support offboarding and exit feedback loops for continuous learning

Provide high-impact leadership coaching and feedback

Support executive onboarding and team integration across functions

Guide cultural and structural change initiatives with clarity and empathy

Operate as a thought partner across the People Team and the broader business

Qualification

HR Business Partner experienceLeadership coachingOrganizational change managementBachelor’s degree in HRHigh-volume manufacturing experienceMaster’s degreeCertificationMentoring HR professionalsUnion-sensitive environments familiarityInfluencing skillsCourageous communicationDiversityInclusion commitment

Required

10+ years of progressive HR Business Partner or HR Leadership experience

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or operations environments

Preferred

Master's degree or executive leadership certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, HRCI-SPHR)

3+ years managing and mentoring HR professionals

Experience driving organizational change in large, complex orgs

Familiarity with union-sensitive environments or industrial relations preferred

Company

Rivian

Glassdoor3.4

Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.

Founded in 2009

Irvine, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.rivian.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$21.93B

Key Investors

Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B

2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B

2024-05-02Grant· $827M

Leadership Team

Robert Scaringe

Chief Executive Officer

Claire McDonough

Chief Financial Officer

Recent News

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