Strategic HR Partner for People & Organizational Growth

Daimler AG; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Domestic/international travel

Onsite presence as needed

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz USA is seeking a People Consultant (HR Business Partner) to act as a strategic partner to designated business areas, advising on people policies, organizational design, talent development, and associate relations. The role involves coaching leaders, mitigating risk, ensuring compliance, and driving initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.

The position requires 5–7 years of HR experience, a relevant degree, and strong capabilities in HR principles, stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience including HR Business Partnering and Employee Relations.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles across Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, Talent Management, and HRIS.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with ability to build trust quickly.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, performance management, coaching, policy interpretation, and disciplinary actions.
• Assess workforce trends and translate insights into workforce strategies, plans, and leadership actions.
• Conduct investigations into sexual harassment, discrimination, hostile work environment, and workplace violence claims.
• Coordinate employment-related legal actions and partner with Legal, Corporate Security, and other teams as needed.
• Ensure compliance with laws, ISO standards, audits, and internal People policies.
• Provide guidance on organizational structure, job banding, headcount planning, and job description development.
• Lead organizational change management consultations, including communications and transition planning.
• Prepare reports and support audits and compliance reviews related to People programs and processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate trainings related to People policies, programs, and processes.
• Advise on talent strategy, succession planning, leadership pipeline development, and organizational capability building.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Employee Relations

Organizational Development

HR Operations

HRIS & Compensation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Master’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

HR Analytics

Job description

Mercedes-Benz USA is seeking a People Consultant (HR Business Partner) to act as a strategic partner to designated business areas, advising on people policies, organizational design, talent development, and associate relations. The role involves coaching leaders, mitigating risk, ensuring compliance, and driving initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.

The position requires 5–7 years of HR experience, a relevant degree, and strong capabilities in HR principles, stakeholder