Head of HR Business Partner, Commercial

About Wing

Wing pioneers drone delivery as an innovative, safe, quick, and eco-friendly solution for last-mile logistics. With growing consumer demand for instant delivery, conventional methods fall short in efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety, contributing to road accidents and pollution. Wing operates an advanced fleet of automated drones capable of delivering small packages directly from businesses to homes within minutes across two continents. As part of Alphabet, Wing aims to establish drone delivery as the preferred global delivery method. Join us to contribute your efforts to transformative work.

Role Overview

Wing is seeking a Head of HR Business Partner (HRBP) focused on Commercial to join our People Team. This role supports key executives across Product, Marketing, Operations, and Regulatory functions either onsite in Palo Alto or remotely anywhere in the U.S. Our People Team drives strategic talent management, culture cultivation, organizational design, and a dynamic environment nurturing exceptional talent and innovation to fuel our growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted People Partner to senior leaders managing multiple departments including Product, Marketing, Operations, and Regulatory.
• Design and implement talent strategies backed by data to realize short- and long-term technical and business goals.
• Support leaders in constructing, managing, and scaling high-performance teams, reinforcing strong accountability and execution standards.
• Lead organizational design initiatives to ensure efficient team structures, promote collaboration, and enable team development.
• Manage cyclical talent management processes such as compensation reviews, talent calibration, succession planning, and employee growth for client groups.
• Handle complex, sensitive employee relations issues with utmost discretion, fairness, and empathy.
• Advocate and nurture Wing’s culture by tracking organizational health metrics and launching targeted engagement and retention efforts.
• Lead and mentor a small team of HRBPs, fostering operational excellence and strategic HR capabilities.

Candidate Qualifications

• Over 15 years of advancing strategic HR experience in technology, consumer products, or logistics sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or commensurate practical experience.
• Proven success advising and influencing senior leadership (Senior Director, VP levels) on high-level talent strategies.
• Direct experience driving workforce planning and organizational restructuring.
• Strong judgment and extensive expertise managing high-stakes employee relations, investigations, and performance management processes.
• Previous leadership in fast-paced, high-growth environments combining strategic vision with hands-on execution of vital HR programs.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills that inspire trust, align teams rapidly, and reduce organizational conflicts.
• Analytical approach to gathering and examining qualitative and quantitative data to identify root causes and actionable solutions supporting goal achievement.

Additional Information

Wing is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of protected characteristics including race, creed, gender identity, disability, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions are based strictly on merit and qualifications. Candidates with disabilities or special needs are encouraged to request accommodations for the interview process to ensure fair access.