About Wing:
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About the Role:
Wing is looking for a People Operations & Total Rewards Lead to join our People team. This role will be based remotely in the United States. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of HR initiatives that drive a high-performing, engaged, and fast-paced workforce. We’re looking for someone with a blend of experience building strategic employees programs, using data to drive decision making & prioritization and an orientation for operational excellence. The right candidate has helped scale organizational processes before and is motivated to scale in a growing industry.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee the People Operations function and centers of excellence, including People Programs, People Compliance, Compensation & Total Rewards
- Lead the continued evolution of compensation programs that are tailored to Wing's needs and growth trajectory (which may include sales team compensation programs and long term incentive structures)
- Drive continuous process improvements throughout the employee lifecycle that increase efficiency and support Wing’s commercialization
- Ensure people compliance strategies are in place to proactively identify and manage potential compliance risks as Wing scales
- Implement next-gen people analytics, market analyses and external benchmarking to deliver insights and evaluate organizational effectiveness
- Closely collaborate with various cross-functional partners (e.g., Finance, Legal) to align people programs to local legislation and budget requirements
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, using strong judgment to make data-driven and actionable recommendations
- Champion and drive employee engagement across a distributed workforce
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team that achieves all functional objectives
What You’ll Need:
- 12+ years of relevant experience in People/Human Resources across a variety of specializations
- 5+ years of people management experience
- Experience scaling, operationalizing, or commercializing at a previous company
- Experience advising executives with strong upward communication and influencing skills
- Experience developing and implementing compensation (incentive, equity) programs, including running the annual compensation planning cycle.
- Strong understanding of US employment compliance requirements
- Strong program management and experience rolling out initiatives to large audiences
- Demonstrated ability to use people analytics and external benchmarking to drive decision-making
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Salary Range
$159,000—$247,000 USD
Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.
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