Strategic People Partner

Mercedes-Benz USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company mobile phone provided

Employee events

Healthcare benefits

Company pension plan

Transportation benefits

Flexible work hours

Employee discounts

Coaching

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz USA is seeking a People Consultant to partner with leaders across North America on people policies, organizational design, and talent development. You will coach leaders, assess trends, manage employee relations matters, and drive compliant, strategic people initiatives.

The role emphasizes partnering with business leaders, conducting investigations, and aligning people strategies with organizational growth. Travel and onsite presence may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Business Management, Communications, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience including HRBP, Employee Relations, Organizational Development or Learning & Development, HR operations and compliance.
• Strong knowledge across Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, Talent Management, and HRIS.
• Analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, coaching, policy interpretation, and disciplinary actions.
• Translate workforce trends into strategies, headcount planning, succession, and capability assessments.
• Conduct investigations into harassment, discrimination, and workplace safety issues; coordinate related actions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal People policies; guide on organizational structure and job design.
• Lead change management initiatives and support training on People policies and processes.
• Provide talent strategy guidance including succession planning, leadership development and retention planning.
• Act as trusted advisor to managers and partner with People teams to implement standardized processes.

Skills

HRBP

Employee Relations

Org Development

HR Operations

Compensation & Benefits

HRIS

Analytical Skills

Communication

Strategic Influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred

Job description

Mercedes-Benz USA is seeking a People Consultant to partner with leaders across North America on people policies, organizational design, and talent development. You will coach leaders, assess trends, manage employee relations matters, and drive compliant, strategic people initiatives.

The role emphasizes partnering with business leaders, conducting investigations, and aligning people strategies with organizational growth. Travel and onsite presence may be required.