Sr. People & Culture Partner

POSITION TITLE: 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. Location: Onsite in Kings Mountain, NC. Reports directly to Plant Manager. Role Description / Responsibilities 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? 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 Benefits Competitive financial compensation ($100,000 - $120,000 base annually, bonus eligible) Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401(k) plan with company matching Paid time off, including community volunteering hours Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options Short‑term/long‑term disability insurance Growth opportunities and professional development through Volvo Group University EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr