Associate Talent Partner

Who you are

• Demonstrated success independently delivering full-cycle recruitment within a fast-paced or scaling organisation
• Experience recruiting across a broad range of roles, including high-volume or frontline hiring alongside specialist, professional, or manager-level positions
• The confidence and judgement 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 organised 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 communicate progress effectively
• Experience recruiting within fleet operations, automotive, logistics, manufacturing, field operations, mobility, customer operations, or another high-volume operational environment
• Experience supporting hiring across multiple countries or working with globally distributed stakeholders
• Familiarity with Ashby or a similar applicant tracking system
• Experience designing or improving volume-hiring campaigns, recruitment events, or structured assessment processes
• Experience working in a startup or scale-up environment where priorities and processes continue to evolve
• We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply

What the job involves

• Wayve is pioneering Embodied AI for autonomous driving. We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Associate to join our London team on a 12-month fixed-term contract and support the continued growth of our real-world testing and operations
• In this role, you’ll manage hiring across Fleet Operations in the UK, Europe, 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 scalable approaches for Vehicle Safety Operator and other high-volume hiring
• 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 across Talent Acquisition, People, Finance, and Fleet Operations on workforce planning, employer branding, and improvements to hiring processes

Benefits

• Private healthcare: Choose our optional health insurance for comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
• Paid time off: Paid vacation plus public holidays and additional leave programs, ensuring you have time to unwind.
• Mental health resources: Through Spill, you can access therapy and mental health support.
• Community and socials: Join clubs or attend team socials to connect over hobbies, sports, or just for fun.
• Competitive compensation: Our compensation package includes cash and equity, making you a true partner in our success.
• Learning and development: Budgets for books, courses, and company-wide training to support your continuous growth.