People & Culture and Safety Business Partner

Volvo Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 111,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Generous PTO

Retirement matching

Volvo Group University

Work-life programs

Job summary

Volvo Group's Charlotte Remanufacturing Operations is seeking a People & Culture and Safety Business Partner to lead HR and safety initiatives for the site, enabling a safe, inclusive, high‑performing workplace.

You will partner with plant leadership to align people strategies with business goals, coach leaders on workforce planning and performance, ensure OSHA compliance, build capability, and drive engagement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, safety, or related field.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and OSHA requirements.
• Experience partnering with leaders in manufacturing or operational environments.
• Ability to influence leaders and drive organizational change.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Drive People & Culture and Safety agenda with plant leadership.
• Coach leaders on workforce planning, talent, performance, and succession.
• Ensure safety is embedded in daily operations.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and support audits and risk-reduction.
• Translate strategy into actionable people and org plans.
• Develop capabilities for current and future business success.
• Drive employee engagement and an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Build relationships across the organization and drive change.
• Contribute as a member of the Plant Management Team and Reman PPC Extended Team.

Skills

Communication skills

Influence leaders

People management

Employee relations

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, or a related field

Job description

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People & Culture and Safety Business Partner

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28269

Position Type: Professional

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Charlotte Remanufacturing Operations (Reman) is a cornerstone of Volvo Group's circular economy strategy in North America, giving engines, transmissions, and components a second life for Volvo and Mack trucks.

As a member of the Plant Management Team, the People & Culture and Safety Business Partner serves as the senior People & Culture and Safety partner for the Charlotte Remanufacturing facility. In this role, you will help build an inclusive, high-performing workplace, strengthen organizational capabilities, and foster a proactive safety culture that protects employees and supports business success.

We are looking for a trusted advisor who believes in the power of collaboration, trust, and people-centered leadership. This is an opportunity to influence the employee experience, support operational excellence, and help shape the future of our workforce and safety culture.

What you will do

• Partner with plant leadership to drive the People & Culture and Safety agenda in alignment with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, talent management, performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure safety is embedded in everyday operations and remains a core part of how we work, make decisions, and improve.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and other applicable workplace safety regulations, supporting audits, risk-reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Translate business strategy into actionable people and organizational plans that strengthen performance and support transformation.
• Partner with leaders to develop the capabilities needed for current and future business success.
• Drive employee engagement and help foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.
• Build strong relationships across the organization by listening, influencing, collaborating, and driving positive change.
• Actively contribute as a member of the Plant Management Team and the Reman People & Culture Extended Team.

Who are you?

You are a people-centered professional who builds trust, listens to understand, and brings others along through collaboration and influence.
You are passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace where employees can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. You combine business understanding with strong personal drive and have the ability to turn ideas into action.
You enjoy working close to business and partnering with leaders to solve challenges, develop people, and deliver sustainable results.

What we believe will help you succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations.
• Good understanding of OSHA requirements and workplace safety practices.
• Experience partnering with leaders in a manufacturing, automotive, or operational environment is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive organizational change.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

Why Charlotte?

In Charlotte, you will become part of an organization with strong expertise, deep professional knowledge, and high ambitions. Our size creates close collaboration, short decision paths, and meaningful opportunities to influence the future of the business.

Here, you will not be one of many. You will be a valued partner in our continued development and success.

What you will get with us

• A broad and impactful role where you can make a clear difference for people, culture, safety, and business performance.
• The opportunity to influence ways of working and contribute to more sustainable operations.
• A workplace built on trust, openness, and collaboration, where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.
• An experienced and engaged team that supports one another and works together toward common goals.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a global organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and inclusion.

Ready to Make an Impact?

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $111,100- $137,200annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Divisionhire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Category: People & Culture

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.