Sr. People & Culture Partner

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. What you will do

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Senior People & Culture Partner (Manufacturing Plant Environment) The Senior People & Culture Partner serves as a strategic and hands-on partner to site leadership in a manufacturing environment with a predominantly hourly workforce. This role drives business performance through effective people strategies, strong employee relations, frontline leadership coaching, and operational HR excellence. This position balances strategic influence with daily tactical execution, ensuring compliance, engagement, workforce stability, and capability building across all levels of the organization. This position will be onsite and is based in Kings Mountain, NC and reports directly to the Plant Manager.

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Partner with site leadership to align people strategy with operational goals and drive workforce performance Advise and lead on employee relations, including investigations, discipline, and conflict resolution Coach frontline leaders on performance management, attendance, and effective engagement of hourly employees Support high-volume hiring, workforce planning, and onboarding to ensure staffing stability Drive performance management and employee engagement initiatives across a shift-based workforce Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and safety standards Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, productivity) and implement improvement actions Partner with operations and safety on incident investigations and workforce-related risks Lead or support talent development, succession planning, and training initiatives Continuously improve HR processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and employee experience Who are you? We are looking for candidates with the following skills, knowledge, and experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (required) Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred. 7-10+ years of progressive HR experience Significant experience supporting hourly-heavy workforce Demonstrated success in employee relations, talent management, and leadership coaching What's in it for you? We recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That is why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• 401k, With Matching Contributions.
• Paid Time Off, including 8 paid community volunteering hours per year.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options.
• Growth Opportunities.
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Ready for the next move? Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can't wait to hear from you. Apply today! 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 $100,000 - $120,000 annually, 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 Division hire 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.