HR Business Partner

International Motors, LLC; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors, LLC is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to business leaders, solving workforce challenges and strengthening leadership capability. You will coordinate across Talent Experience & Acceleration, Total Rewards & Recognition, Employee & Labor Relations, and other HR centers of excellence to deliver integrated, business-focused solutions.

You'll build trusted relationships, coach leaders, and use workforce analytics and AI-enabled tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of HR or Organizational Development experience.
• At least 1 year of lead experience.
• Master's degree and at least 3 years of HR or Organizational Development experience.
• At least 8 years of HR or Organizational Development experience.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align people, workforce, and talent priorities with business goals.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and leadership practices.
• Coordinate expertise across HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews, and leadership development initiatives.
• Use workforce analytics, employee insights, AI-enabled tools, and business metrics to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Help leaders identify workforce challenges, explore root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Support organizational change initiatives that strengthen leadership effectiveness and employee experience.
• Build collaborative partnerships across HR, Legal, Shared Solutions, and business teams.
• Foster an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing work environment.

Skills

Business Partnership

HR Analytics

Leadership Coaching

Collaboration

Communication

Change Management

Problem Solving

Judgment & Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Overview

At International, we're redefining the role Human Resources plays in business success.

Our Human Resources Business Partners don't simply provide HR support—they help leaders solve business problems.

By integrating expertise across Talent Experience & Acceleration, Total Rewards & Recognition, Employee & Labor Relations, Shared Solutions, and other HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Integrators help leaders build stronger organizations, develop exceptional talent, and deliver measurable business results.

We believe leaders own talent and organizational outcomes. Our role is to coach, challenge, connect, and enable leaders with the insight, expertise, and integrated HR solutions they need to build high-performing organizations.

If you're looking for an opportunity to influence business performance—not simply support it—you'll find it here.

The Opportunity

The future of HR isn't about policies—it's about helping businesses perform at their best.

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you'll begin your journey as a strategic business partner, working directly with leaders to solve workforce challenges, strengthen leadership capability, and improve organizational performance.

This role is ideal for professionals who are curious, business-minded, and eager to expand beyond traditional HR responsibilities. You'll gain broad exposure across HR disciplines while developing the consulting, business, and leadership skills that prepare you for increasingly strategic opportunities.

About the Role

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you'll partner with leaders to align workforce and talent priorities with business objectives.

You'll coordinate expertise across Talent Experience & Acceleration, Total Rewards & Recognition, Employee & Labor Relations, Shared Solutions, and other HR Centers of Excellence to ensure leaders receive connected, business-focused solutions rather than isolated HR services.

You'll build trusted relationships, identify workforce opportunities and risks, and coach leaders through everyday people challenges while reinforcing one of our core beliefs: Your role is to help leaders become more effective by providing insight, coaching, and access to the right expertise.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align people, workforce, and talent priorities with business goals.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and leadership practices.
• Coordinate expertise across HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews, and leadership development initiatives.
• Use workforce analytics, employee insights, AI-enabled tools, and business metrics to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Help leaders identify workforce challenges, explore root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Support organizational change initiatives that strengthen leadership effectiveness and employee experience.
• Build collaborative partnerships across HR, Legal, Shared Solutions, and business teams.
• Foster an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing work environment.

Why You'll Love This Role

This role offers an opportunity to accelerate your career while making a meaningful business impact.

You'll:

• Partner directly with leaders on real business challenges.
• Develop consulting, coaching, analytics, and business acumen.
• Gain exposure across multiple HR specialties.
• Learn how workforce decisions drive business performance.
• Use workforce intelligence and AI-enabled technologies to improve outcomes.
• Join an HR organization that's redefining how Human Resources creates value.

What Success Looks Like

Successful Human Resources Business Partners are proactive partners who help leaders solve problems before they become business obstacles.

They build trusted relationships, connect leaders with the right expertise, and deliver integrated solutions that improve organizational performance.

Above all, they strengthen leadership capability while developing the skills that prepare them for broader strategic influence.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of HR or Organizational Development experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 3 years of HR or Organizational Development experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

• At least 8 years of HR or Organizational Development experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

Business Partnership & HR Fundamentals

• Ability to understand business priorities and translate them into practical people actions.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, performance management, talent processes, and HR policy application.

Workforce Analytics, AI & Technology

• Ability to use workforce data, employee insights, AI-enabled tools, and business metrics to identify trends and support leader decision-making.
• Curiosity and willingness to adopt digital tools that improve efficiency, insight, and HR impact.

Leader Coaching & Relationship Building

• Ability to build credibility with managers and leaders through sound judgment, responsiveness, and practical guidance.
• Comfortable coaching leaders through day-to-day people matters while reinforcing leadership accountability.

Collaboration & HRX Integration

• Ability to partner across Talent Experience & Acceleration, Total Rewards & Recognition, Employee & Labor Relations, Shared Solutions, and other HR Centers of Excellence to coordinate integrated solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to connect leaders to the right expertise and resources.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Ability to identify root causes, recommend practical solutions, and help leaders resolve workforce challenges.
• Demonstrated learning agility, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Communication & Judgment

• Strong communication, follow-through, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism, discretion, and good judgment.

What Sets Top Candidates Apart

Top candidates are curious, business-minded, collaborative, and eager to grow beyond traditional HR support. They use data, technology, sound judgment, and strong relationships to help leaders solve people challenges, strengthen teams, and improve business outcomes.

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus,TRATONSE is the parent and holding company of the TRATONGROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International Motors

At International Motors, we’re doing more than building trucks, engines, and transportation solutions—we’re shaping the future of mobility. With nearly 200 years of legacy and a bold focus on what’s next, we bring together makers, problem solvers, innovators, and future builders who want their work to matter. As part of the TRATON Group, we’re advancing sustainable transportation, connected technologies, and customer-focused solutions that help customers grow—while giving our teams the opportunity to shape what’s next for the industry. Guided by our promise, Solutions That Move You Forward, we’re building the future alongside the people who keep the world moving.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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