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Head of People Operations roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in HR, organizational psychology, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a practical long-term path for Australian HR leaders targeting senior people strategy roles.
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Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Waymo's People team recruits and supports the world's best talent (including, we hope, you). Our HR business partners, program administrators, staffers, and compensation specialists help our employees attain their full potential in a healthy, considerate and supportive environment.
We are seeking a seasoned, strategic, and data-driven Director of Engineering Recruiting to lead our technical talent acquisition function. Based in our Mountain View headquarters, you will be responsible for scaling our R&D recruiting strategy, mentoring a team of recruiting managers and ICs, and managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle. This role requires managing a blended workforce of full-time employees (FTE) and contractors, ensuring high-quality talent density, and fostering a strong partnership with Engineering leadership.
In this hybrid role, you will report to the Head of Talent Acquisition.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership & Scaling: Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy to scale the engineering organization (Software, Infrastructure, Security, AI/ML) in line with company growth goals.
- Team Management & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiting managers, sourcers, and recruiters. Build leadership depth within the team and foster a high-performance culture.
- Contractor Workforce Management: Oversee the utilization, performance, and budget of contract recruiting firms and contract staff to support high-volume hiring needs.
- Engineering Partnership: Act as a key talent advisor to VPs and Directors of Engineering, providing market insights, compensation benchmarking, and regular updates on hiring health.
- Operational Excellence & Data Analytics: Drive operational efficiency by optimizing ATS workflows, tracking funnel metrics (time-to-hire, quality-of-hire), and implementing AI-driven sourcing tools to enhance productivity.
- Candidate Experience & Employer Branding: Elevate the engineering candidate experience and partner with Marketing to strengthen our employer value proposition (EVP) for technical talent.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: 12+ years in TA, with 7+ years scaling engineering teams in high-growth environments.
- Leadership: Proven experience managing managers, recruiters, and contractors.
- Technical Knowledge: Ability to partner with leadership on AI/ML and infrastructure hiring.
- Location: Based in Mountain View, CA, with ability to work hybrid (3 days onsite).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep experience hiring AI / MLE talent
- Experience with rapid scale in a global organization
- Strong understanding of workflows, org design
- Propensity to experiment and drive transformation with a bias to action
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $285,000—$352,000 USD
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
INTRODUCTION
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Waymo's People team recruits and supports the world's best talent (including, we hope, you). Our HR business partners, program administrators, staffers, and compensation specialists help our employees attain their full potential in a healthy, considerate and supportive environment.
We are seeking a seasoned, strategic, and data-driven Director of Engineering Recruiting to lead our technical talent acquisition function. Based in our Mountain View headquarters, you will be responsible for scaling our R&D recruiting strategy, mentoring a team of recruiting managers and ICs, and managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle. This role requires managing a blended workforce of full-time employees (FTE) and contractors, ensuring high-quality talent density, and fostering a strong partnership with Engineering leadership.
In this hybrid role, you will report to the Head of Talent Acquisition.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership & Scaling: Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy to scale the engineering organization (Software, Infrastructure, Security, AI/ML) in line with company growth goals.
- Team Management & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiting managers, sourcers, and recruiters. Build leadership depth within the team and foster a high-performance culture.
- Contractor Workforce Management: Oversee the utilization, performance, and budget of contract recruiting firms and contract staff to support high-volume hiring needs.
- Engineering Partnership: Act as a key talent advisor to VPs and Directors of Engineering, providing market insights, compensation benchmarking, and regular updates on hiring health.
- Operational Excellence & Data Analytics: Drive operational efficiency by optimizing ATS workflows, tracking funnel metrics (time-to-hire, quality-of-hire), and implementing AI-driven sourcing tools to enhance productivity.
- Candidate Experience & Employer Branding: Elevate the engineering candidate experience and partner with Marketing to strengthen our employer value proposition (EVP) for technical talent.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: 12+ years in TA, with 7+ years scaling engineering teams in high-growth environments.
- Leadership: Proven experience managing managers, recruiters, and contractors.
- Technical Knowledge: Ability to partner with leadership on AI/ML and infrastructure hiring.
- Location: Based in Mountain View, CA, with ability to work hybrid (3 days onsite).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep experience hiring AI / MLE talent
- Experience with rapid scale in a global organization
- Strong understanding of workflows, org design
- Propensity to experiment and drive transformation with a bias to action
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $285,000—$352,000 USD
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Head Of People Operations
Frame your HR credentials for U.S. standards
Australian HR qualifications translate well, but U.S. employers expect alignment with SHRM or HRCI frameworks. Highlight strategic workforce planning, HRIS implementation, and compliance experience to show your background maps to a specialty occupation under E-3 requirements.
Target employers with dedicated people operations functions
Scale-up tech companies and mid-market firms with 200 to 2,000 employees are most likely to sponsor E-3 visas for Head of People Operations roles, as they need senior HR leadership but lack the in-house legal infrastructure that makes sponsorship feel daunting.
Clarify the LCA requirement before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before you can apply for the E-3. Confirm the hiring team understands this step and has legal support lined up, since delays in LCA certification can push back your start date by several weeks.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to streamline paperwork
Head of People Operations roles involve detailed specialty occupation documentation. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, so you can focus on onboarding rather than navigating DOL and consulate requirements yourself.
Address the specialty occupation standard proactively
Consular officers occasionally scrutinize people operations roles because the title sounds generalist. Prepare a support letter from your employer that ties the position to a specific degree requirement and explains why a bachelor's in HR or a related field is necessary, not merely preferred.
Plan your consulate appointment around your start date
E-3 visa appointments at Australian consulates typically take two to six weeks to schedule. Once your LCA is certified and DS-160 is submitted, book your interview immediately so your visa approval lands before your agreed start date with the employer.
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Find Head Of People Operations JobsHead Of People Operations E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Head of People Operations jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that include E-3 visa sponsorship. You can filter directly for Head of People Operations positions where employers are open to sponsoring the E-3, rather than sifting through listings that assume H-1B eligibility or don't address visa status at all.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Head of People Operations role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, organizational psychology, business administration, or a related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be a real condition of the job, not just a preference. Generalist office manager roles won't qualify, but a strategic people operations function at the director or VP level typically does.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Head of People Operations roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, so if your employer files correctly and you attend your consulate interview, approval is the expected outcome rather than a matter of chance. The H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly a 25 to 30 percent selection rate in recent years. For Australian nationals in senior HR roles, the E-3 is a far more predictable path to a confirmed U.S. start date.
Can I change employers after starting a Head of People Operations role on an E-3?
Yes, but the E-3 is employer-specific, so your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new visa before you can legally begin work with them. There's no portability provision like the H-1B's AC21 rule, so build enough buffer between your resignation and your new start date to complete the consulate process.
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