Human Resources Business Partner - TRATON R&D US, LLC
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Human Resources Business Partner - TRATON R&D US, LLC
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TRATON, with its brands Scania, MAN, International and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its range comprises trucks, buses and light‑duty commercial vehicles. TRATON believes the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. With the right resources, tools and guidelines, we support our brands in making the future of transportation more sustainable.
In April 2023 TRATON embarked on a journey to integrate independent brand Research & Development (R&D) organisations into a single global TRATON R&D organisation, accelerating the introduction of new technologies and solutions. We now have an opportunity for an HR Business Partner on our TRATON USA R&D team, based onsite 4 days per week in Lisle, Illinois, as part of a major transformation to a worldwide Group R&D organisation.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align HR initiatives with business goals, driving strategic projects that enhance organisational performance and support business growth.
- Assist in the rollout of HR projects and initiatives, including talent development strategies, performance management, succession planning and learning programmes, in close collaboration with the Group R&D HR and senior leaders.
- Provide operational HR support and collaborate with the local R&D HR Manager, while serving as a key liaison with the International to effectively support day‑to‑day HR operations.
- Ensure all operational HR activities are carried out in compliance with corporate guidelines and local legislation, working closely with Group R&D HR, HR Managers, HRBPs and International HR Administrators.
- Work closely with the International HR team to maintain accurate HR records, keep databases and systems updated, and generate relevant reports to support decision‑making.
- Support managers from other countries who have teams in Sweden, Germany and the USA, ensuring smooth execution of processes and system workarounds as required to meet operational needs.
- Assist in shaping and promoting the Employee Value Proposition, ensuring the organisation attracts, engages and retains top talent by aligning HR initiatives with the company’s culture and values.
- Assist with strategic workforce planning, supporting HRBPs and senior management in aligning staffing plans with long‑term business objectives.
- Identify opportunities for improving local HR processes, collaborating with Group R&D HR specialists and HRBPs to streamline workflows, reduce bottlenecks and enhance efficiency across both operational and administrative HR functions.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of HR or Organisational Development experience.
- OR Master’s degree and at least 1 year of HR or Organisational Development experience.
- OR At least 5 years of HR or Organisational Development experience.
- Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorised on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. This position does not anticipate providing employment‑related work sponsorship such as H‑1B status.
- SAP Success Factors experience.
- Strong collaboration skills and proven ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, preferably within TRATON, to align strategic initiatives with business goals.
- Experience in an international, matrix organisation.
- Comfort with complexity and ambiguity and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
- Experience in driving strategic projects that enhance organisational performance and support business growth.
- Ability to work closely with Group R&D HR, HR Managers, HRBPs and the International HR team to maintain alignment and support, and skilled in serving as a key liaison with brand representatives supporting Group R&D via service‑level agreements.
- Understand how to pull, analyse and influence with data.
- Experience in processes, key operation procedures and service‑level…
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