People & Culture Partner Location: Hagerstown, MD, US, 21742 Position Type: Professional 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** At Group Trucks Operations Powertrain Production you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will: Drive our mission by working with leaders and employees across the business to ensure Volvo Group is a great place to work for everyone. Volvo’s People & Culture Partners are passionate about their work and help deliver positive change every day. + Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR related matters, including but not limited to performance & competence management, labor & employee relations, organizational development & change and talent development. + Partner with department heads to identify talent needs, facilitate the recruitment process, and onboard new team members effectively. + Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. + Provide coaching and support to managers on effective leadership practices, conflict resolution, and team dynamics. + Provide coaching and support to managers on effective leadership practices, conflict resolution, and team dynamics. + Maintain effective relationships with labor unions and interact with union officials and others on matters pertaining to employee relations concerns and collective bargaining agreement provisions. Collective bargaining agreement administration and interpretation. Participate in contract negotiations and grievance resolution. + Consistently utilize Continuous Improvement techniques to optimize position and department efficiencies and serve as a People Development Coach to managers and the organization. + Build relationships at all levels within the organization to effectively maximize employee involvement in driving change. + Proactively build and promote strong employee trust and open communication among all levels of the organization. **Your Future Team** As a People & Culture Partner you will be part of an 8-person team consisting of People & Culture Partners, Labor Relations Manager and a Safety team. Our team plays a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing our organizational culture while supporting the growth and development of our talented team members. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will collaborate closely with managers at all levels to implement HR initiatives that align with our company’s goals and values while collaborating with the business to improve performance through best in class HR support. Our team achieves results by being driven, innovative, collaborative and trustworthy. This role is both hands-on and strategic and provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, learning and development, and ad hoc projects as necessary. **Who are you?** Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role we are looking for a strong leader and team member with a customer focus who will be committed to the teamwork environment through being a resourceful team player. Maintaining collaborative relationships with team members internal and external is key in creating a successful and strong team. Experience with decision making and influencing ability is key in being able to drive the implementation and necessary changes. Excellent communication skills will ease both team and cross functional work for allowing trustworthy network building. + Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). + Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in HR roles or related experience in manufacturing. + Strong personal credibility, integrity and self-leadership. + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. **What’s in it for you?** We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy: + Working with a motivated, passionate team with over 50+ years of HR experience. + Onsite medical facility, pharmacy, lactation center and gym specifically for Volvo employees. + Generous vacation time and paid holidays. + Adoption Assistance program. + Paid caregiver and parental leave policies + Workplace health/wellness, and reimbursement programs. + Competitive health/medical plans. + Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. + Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal services, additional life insurance, and pet insurance. + Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). + Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance. + 401(k) with employer match, as wells as additional automatic company contribution. + Employee Assistance Program. **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! **_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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** Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join **Volvo Group** . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. **Group Trucks Operations** encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us? Job Category: People & Culture Organization: Group Trucks Operations Travel Required: Occasional Travel Requisition ID: 18645 **View All Jobs (https://jobs.volvogroup.com/?locale=en\_US)** **Do we share the same aspirations?** Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society. Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity. Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect. If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations. **Nearest Major Market:** Hagerstown