Human Resources Business Partner

Daimler Truck North America

. Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic HR leadership with expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and employee relations. Proven ability to analyze workforce data, drive engagement, and implement HR programs in complex, global environments.

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Strategic HR LeadershipOrganizational DesignWorkforce PlanningEmployee RelationsWorkforce Analytics

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningTalent ManagementChange ManagementPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsWorkforce AnalyticsRisk ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentData AnalysisSuccession Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationConsultation SkillsFacilitation SkillsExecutive InfluencingSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

HR Information SystemsDigital HR Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-SCPSPHR

Industry Keywords

Global OrganizationMatrixed OrganizationManufacturingOperationsEmployee Representation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders
Lead, develop, and mentor the Human Resources and Employee Relations team
Set priorities, performance expectations, and development plans aligned with business objectives
Provide guidance and escalation support for complex investigations, conflicts, and workplace concerns
Build a collaborative, customer-focused culture promoting accountability, inclusion, continuous learning, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Translate business priorities into people strategies addressing workforce needs and long-term capability
Align and influence across a global, matrixed organization
Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, leadership effectiveness, and change management
Coach leaders on engagement, performance, team effectiveness, change leadership, talent decisions, and workforce challenges
Drive action planning to improve engagement, culture, retention, and talent outcomes
Lead strategic workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews, leadership pipeline, internal mobility, career development, and capability-building strategies
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and Operations on integrated HR solutions
Implement enterprise HR programs, policies, and initiatives across supported client groups
Analyze workforce and business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Translate insights into actionable recommendations and measure people-strategy effectiveness
Identify and mitigate people-related business, legal, compliance, and reputational risks
Oversee complex employee relations matters and investigations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, or a related field
Progressive strategic HR leadership experience
8 years of experience required
Demonstrated experience leading HR or Employee Relations professionals
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization
Strong knowledge of organizational design, workforce and succession planning, talent, change, performance, and employee relations
Strong business acumen and analytical capability
Employment law and risk-management knowledge
Experience using workforce data to inform decisions
Excellent communication, consultation, facilitation, and executive-influencing skills
Sound judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and lead through complexity and change
An attached resume is required
Master's degree in a related field and/or recognized professional HR certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR
Experience supporting large, geographically dispersed, multinational, manufacturing, operations, or similarly complex environments
Experience with large-scale transformation, operating model changes, integrations, restructuring, workforce transitions, or formal employee-representation environments
Advanced capability with workforce analytics, HR information systems, and digital HR tools
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application
Must successfully complete a criminal background check
May be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Hybrid schedule: 4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote
Equal employment opportunities and workplace inclusion
Accommodation or special assistance with applying available