Senior Manager, People Strategy & Operations

Job Description

We’re Cruise, the self-driving ride-hailing service.

We are building the world’s most advanced, all-electric, self-driving cars to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving cars will help save lives, reimagine cities, redefine time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.

Cruisers have the opportunity to define new ways of working and learn from world-class leaders in their field. This is a place where dreamers and doers can succeed.

If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, join us.

About the Cruise People Organization

Our People team develops and supports the Cruise family: individuals who are doing the best work of their careers and shaping the future. As individuals passionate about employee experience, we work to deliver appropriate solutions for employees and contribute to our culture of safety. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your knowledge of best-in-class programs and practices and contribute to the growth of the company, leadership, and the global team, this is the team to join.

Role

The People Strategy team partners closely with all the HR departments to set our strategy, drive key people initiatives, and change across the company. As a key leader on the team, you will report to the Director, People Strategy & Operations. You will work closely with our People teams to set Cruise’s people strategy, develop cross-functional operational plans, identify critical success metrics for our work, and lay the groundwork for their implementation. You will also be critical in partnering with internal communications to ensure all Cruisers understand our programs and how to take part in them. We seek to build a transparent, best-in-class People function, and this person will make that a reality. We are a fast growing company and this is an opportunity to roll-up your sleeves and help the company move from strategy to execution.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with Cruise’s People Leadership team and other Executives to define and develop our priorities, develop scalable people programs, and help support the execution of these plans.
• You will structure and execute operational and strategic initiatives by gathering and synthesizing relevant data, leading analyses with the support of Analytics team and presenting final recommendations that will drive short- and long-term impact.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to help guide initial implementation of critical plans. Including identifying priorities given budgets and headcount planning.
• You will work on developing plans, budgets and roadmaps to ensure we are delivering the right programs at the right time to the right people.

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance; M.B.A. or other advanced technical degree preferred.
• 10+ years experience in management consulting, private equity, or human resources strategy or functions
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects with multiple partners; experience with a rapidly scaling business is a plus.
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working closely with senior executives - the ability to develop strong working relationships with other business functions quickly, to operationalize key strategic initiatives.
• You have led a team and are collaborative by nature. Must work openly and closely with a team and across all functional areas in the company.
• You are highly analytical, good at breaking down problems and delivering actions.
• You have a low ego attitude: willing to shift from high-level critical thinking, to rolling up your sleeves and supporting implementation.
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and a dynamic business landscape.
• You have a strong understanding of best-in-class HR practices across the majority of functions.

Perks of being a Cruiser

While doing meaningful work is rewarding in itself, we also offer the following programs and benefits to support the extraordinary humans who serve as the backbone in making our self-driving cars go:

• Competitive salary and benefits including 401(k) Cruise matching program to help you meet your long-term financial goals
• Medical / dental / vision, AD+D and Life
• Flexible vacation and company paid holidays
• Healthy lunch, snacks, dinner
• Paid parental leave & family expansion stipend
• Monthly gym stipend
• Quarterly offsites & working retreats
• On-site massages
• State-of-the-art equipment for your work station

Learn more about Life at Cruise through the lens of a Cruiser on our LinkedIn Page .

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