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Volkswagen of America, Inc · 16 hours ago

Sr HR Business Partner

Belmont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$155K/yr - $170K/yr

10+ years exp

Volkswagen of America, Inc is focused on developing fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. The Senior Human Resources Business Partner will shape the strategic and operational direction of the HR function, driving impactful HR strategies and supporting day-to-day HR operations during a major organizational transition.

AutomotiveCommercialManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Coleen Kane, CDR

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable HR processes, policies, and tools to support a new or transitioning organization, e.g.:

Lead the rollout and integration of HRIS systems and related workflows

Establish HR governance frameworks and approval paths

Create HR policies, Employee Handbook and Reporting processes (e.g. EEO, OSHA)

Manage outsourcing of HR services, e.g. payroll/staffing

Define performance management, onboarding, and other HR processes from the ground up

Ensure alignment with corporate and legal requirements as well as the overarching global strategy

Define employer branding, strategy and onboarding process in collaboration with the Recruiting team

Partner with managers on workforce planning, org structure changes, and headcount forecasting

Support recruiting efforts by ensuring timely approvals and alignment with hiring goals

Coordinate with the Recruiting team to attract and hire qualified, diverse candidates

Design and implement onboarding programs and facilitate onboarding, personnel announcements, and relocation assignments (including global assignees)

Act as a trusted HR advisor to leadership within supported business units

Coach managers on leadership, feedback, and team development

Support management and teams through rapid change, including restructuring, pivots, and communicate transparently and empathetically during transitions

Define and guide performance management processes, including coaching, disciplinary actions, and investigations

Design and implement compensation and benefits structure and advise on job evaluations, market equity reviews, and pay adjustments

Support annual processes such as performance reviews, merit increases, and bonus planning

Serve as the main point of contact for employee inquiries on policies, benefits, payroll, and leave

Act as a trusted advisor for employees and managers on conflict resolution and workplace issues

Manage Leaves of Absences and Accommodations

Promote and support usage of HR self-service tools and internal resources

Maintain accurate employee records, ensure organizational charts and HR data are up to date

Collaborate with Legal on complex employee relations issues and separations

Collaborate on cross-functional HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Coordinate local training efforts and support identification of development needs

Drive initiatives that foster diversity, equity, wellness, and inclusion

Monitor employee engagement and lead local action planning efforts

Support internal branding, culture-building, and community engagement activities

Promote a positive and engaging employee experience through local programs and event

Qualification

HR business processesChange managementLaborEmployment lawsHRIS project managementPerformance metrics developmentOrganizational designHR/IT knowledgeSAP/SuccessFactorsAnalytical approachCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

High level of discretion and confidentiality

Strong understanding of HR business processes and adjacent areas such as labor law, tax and finance, project management methodologies, best practices, and leading HR teams

Analytical approach with strong attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset

Excellent communication skills and ability to establish strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build relationships across all levels

Proven cross-functional collaboration experience ideally for global organizations across different regions

Proficient in productivity and collaboration tools including Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Atlassian JIRA, and Confluence

Strong knowledge and experience in change management processes and programs

Operational experience in an HR functional area (i.e. HRBP, Total Comp, or Employee Relations)

In-depth and practical knowledge of US federal and state specific labor and employment laws, including California

Experience developing performance metrics derived from business strategies

Experience in organizational design and/or transformation activities

Technical acumen & HR/IT knowledge

Proven success leading large-scale HR/HRIS projects including process design and/or re-engineering

Skilled in partnering with senior HR and business leadership to identify HR technology solutions focused on improving business performance

10+ years of experience in Human Resources (HR) within automotive & mobility, or software & technology sectors

At least 6 years in managerial roles involving operational or Human Resources Information Technology (HRIT) oversight

Experience leading business transformation projects including HR process improvement and change management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Information Technology or related field

Preferred

Experience with SAP/SuccessFactors implementation (or comparable HCM system)

Experience in start-up or scale-up environments is highly desirable, reflecting agility, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to build HR infrastructure in dynamic, fast-evolving contexts

Experience navigating and contributing within matrixed and/or international corporate environments, collaborating effectively across diverse teams and geographies

German language skills advantageous but not required

Master's degree

Certified Professional in HR (SPHR/PHR, SHRM-SCP/CP) or Global Professional in HR (GPHR)