NA R&D HR Business Specialist

CNH; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and V

Job summary

CNH Industrial seeks an HR Business Specialist to serve as a strategic HR partner to North America’s R&D organizations, translating global HR strategies into regional execution and aligning HR practices with business priorities. You will collaborate with regional leaders to address day-to-day HR needs and broader workforce priorities.

The role emphasizes talent development, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, culture, and workforce planning, with independence to navigate complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in an HR Business Partner or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D leaders to understand workforce priorities and organizational challenges.
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees on a broad range of people-related matters.
• Support workforce planning, hiring, organizational changes, and workforce reductions.
• Advise leaders on employee relations, performance concerns, and behavioral issues.
• Support performance management and development discussions.
• Assist with promotions, talent discussions, and lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and other HR functions as needed.
• Identify risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

HRBP partnership

Employee relations

Talent management

Workforce planning

Performance management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related

Job description

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The HR Business Specialist will serve as a strategic and operational HR partner to R&D organizations across North America, including Powertrain, Solutions & Services, Innovation, and other NA R&D functions. In partnership with the Regional R&D HRBM Lead and Global R&D HR Business Partner, this role will help translate and deploy global HR strategies and initiatives into effective regional execution, aligning HR practices with business priorities, organizational needs, and the local cultural context. The role will work closely with regional and business leaders and employees to address day-to-day HR needs while contributing to broader workforce and talent priorities, including talent development, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, culture, and workforce planning. The HR Business Partner Specialist will provide trusted HR guidance, strong business partnership, and sound HR judgment across a broad range of employee and organizational matters. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, the ability to connect global HR direction with regional business needs, and the independence to navigate complex employee and organizational topics in a dynamic R&D environment. The role will collaborate closely with the Regional HR Lead and Global HR Business Partner to ensure consistency, alignment, and effective execution of HR priorities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D leaders and participate in staff meetings to understand business priorities, workforce needs, and organizational challenges.
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to managers and employees on a broad range of people-related matters.
• Support workforce planning and headcount management, including hiring, organizational changes, and workforce reductions.
• Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance concerns, behavioral issues, and other employee matters.
• Support the performance management and evaluation process, including performance improvement and development discussions.
• Provide HR support for promotions, talent discussions, organizational changes, and other key talent processes.
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including recruiting, onboarding, internal moves, and offboarding.
• Partner with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Relations, and other HR functions as needed.
• Identify people-related risks and opportunities and provide practical recommendations to business leaders.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, processes, and practices across the R&D organization.
• Use HR data and workforce insights to support business decisions and identify trends.
• Contribute to broader R&D HR initiatives and projects across North America.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in an HR Business Partner or similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technical, engineering, R&D, manufacturing, or other complex business environments is preferred.
• Good understanding of employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and talent processes.
• Strong business partnership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with leaders at different levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee matters with sound judgment and discretion.
• Comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and navigating ambiguity.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $74,625.00 - $114,425.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.) For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here. Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation. If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].