Head of HR Business Partners

Inside the Role

The Director, HR Business Partners serves as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders and leads a team of HR Business Partners supporting DTNA’s manufacturing, engineering, operations, and corporate functions. In addition, this role is responsible for HR operation operations within the Aftermarket Solutions group and acts as liaison to HR leader for Daimler Financial Services US to align operations aspects of HR delivery. This role ensures the integration of HR strategy with business objectives, drives organizational effectiveness, and enables leaders to deliver strong business results through their people.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience 

Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay;  starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year; Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA

Strategic HR Leadership 

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders (Top Executives/Opcom), influencing business outcomes through workforce, organization, and leadership strategies. 

• Translate business strategy into integrated HR solutions across talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, performance management, engagement, and culture. 

• Partner with global HR colleagues to align US/Canada priorities (including alignment with Mexico) with Daimler Truck global frameworks while ensuring local relevance. 

HR Business Partner Function Leadership 

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Business Partners, ensuring consistent, strategic and administrative HR support across assigned functions. 

• Establish clear expectations, operating rhythms, and capability standards for the HRBP team, focusing on strategic impact while maintaining consistency on functional HR topics 

• Serve as escalation point for complex employee relations, organizational design, and leadership issues. 

Organizational Effectiveness & Change 

• Lead organization design, restructuring, and change initiatives, including workforce transitions, site transformations, and leadership changes. 

• Support major business transformations including restructuring, M&A, and operating model changes. 

Talent & Leadership 

• Drive talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives for senior leaders and critical roles. 

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Culture & Development leadership to ensure strong talent pipelines for key technical, leadership, and hard‑to‑fill roles. 

• Coach leaders on performance management, leadership effectiveness, and team dynamics. 

Employee Relations & Compliance 

• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, employee relations practices, and labor relations frameworks (including union environments where applicable). 

• Partner with Employment Law, Labor Relations, and Compliance to manage risk, investigations, and sensitive people matters. 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and Daimler Truck policies. 

Collaboration with HR support functions 

• Work closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Labor Relations, Benefits and Culture & development) to deliver seamless and scalable HR solutions. 

• Provide business context and feedback to these departments to continuously improve HR programs and processes. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 

• 10+ years of applicable experience in with 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior‑level HR Business Partner leadership

• Proven HR experience supporting complex, matrixed organizations within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments. 

• Demonstrated experience advising executive leaders and influencing decisions at the Executive / Opcom level. 

• Strong background in organizational design, change management, and talent management. 

• Experience leading and developing HR teams. 

• Solid knowledge of U.S. employment law and employee relations practices; labor relations experience strongly preferred. 

Key Competencies 

• Strategic thinking and business acumen 

• Executive presence and influence 

• Data‑driven decision making 

• Change leadership 

• Coaching and talent development 

• Collaboration across global and functional boundaries 

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, operationally complex environment 

What Success Looks Like 

• HR Business Partners operate as trusted advisors, not service administrators. 

• Leaders proactively involve HR in business planning and decision‑making. 

• Strong, visible succession coverage for senior and critical roles. 

• Consistent, high‑quality people leadership across the business. 

• HR strategies measurably contribute to business performance, engagement, and retention. 

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- 

Fort Mill, SC US, Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
• Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years

Additional Information

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.