People & Culture Partner (US)

Department: People & Culture

Location: Detroit

Description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of work and empowering leaders to unlock their teams’ full potential? We’re looking for a dynamic P&C Partner to join our leadership team and make a real difference across multiple Business Units and US region. Reporting directly to our Chief People Officer, you’ll be a trusted advisor, strategic thinker, and catalyst for change.

Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

• Act as a strategic advisor on people and organizational matters for assigned business units (BU) and regions, balancing operational needs, compliance, and strategy.
• Serve as the key link between BU leaders and global P&C, translating business goals into actionable HR strategies.
• Analyze data to identify trends and improve performance, retention, and employee experience. Provide insights on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management.
  

Talent Management & Leadership development

• Develop and implement strategies to build a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with leaders on talent needs, skills assessment, succession planning, and leadership growth. Support talent acquisition and maintain strong talent pipelines.
• Drive performance management, coaching, career development, and address learning needs.
  

Organizational Development & Change Management

• Identify and lead organizational improvements and change initiatives.
• Facilitate communication and manage resistance to change.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning to align with business goals and future talent needs.
• Coach leadership teams, address skills gaps, and lead global HR initiatives for cross-regional alignment.

Employee Engagement and Culture

• Promote high levels high levels of employee engagement and drive an inclusive, diverse workplace culture.
• Champion organizational values and support leaders in translating values into action.

Reward and compliance

• Collaborate with the Global Reward & HR Data Manager to deliver competitive reward strategies in compliance with local regulations.
• Provide guidance on salary reviews, promotions, and merit increases.

Regional Employee relations and operations

• Oversee and support the regional HR Manager in implementing region-specific polices, resolving complex employee relations matters, and ensuring adherence to local employment laws and standards.
• Monitor regional HR performance metrics to ensure consistency, identify operational risks, and recommend improvements to align with organizational standards.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Strategic Alignment: Ability to connect regional and global business goals with effective P&C strategies that enhance productivity and development.
• Compliance Expertise: In-depth knowledge of regional labor laws and global HR frameworks to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.
• Global Project Leadership: Proven experience leading and delivering global HR initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Relationship Building: Strong collaborator who builds trust and influences leaders and employees at all levels.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to effectively engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Employee Relations: Skilled in resolving conflicts and fostering a positive, productive work environment.
• Change Leadership: Experienced in driving organizational change and securing stakeholder buy-in.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to promoting equity and inclusive workplace cultures.
• Consultation & Coaching: Proficient in active listening and providing thoughtful guidance to leaders on complex HR matters.
• Execution & Results Orientation: Action-driven with a focus on delivering timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Adaptability: Flexible and resilient, staying current with industry trends and evolving business needs.
• Facilitation: Effective in leading workshops and team-building to enhance collaboration and communication.
• Ethics & Confidentiality: Maintains the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality in all HR practices.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a HR business partnering or similar role.