Lead HR Business Partner

Overview

The Lead HR Business Partner is a senior strategic leader responsible for shaping organizational effectiveness, driving talent strategies, and influencing business outcomes at the enterprise level. This role partners closely with executive leadership to anticipate workforce needs, design scalable people solutions, and strengthen organizational capability.

What you’ll do

• Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
• Serve as a senior advisor to executives, providing insight and guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and long-term talent strategy.
• Translate business objectives into people strategies that accelerate performance, growth, and operational excellence.
• Use data, analytics, and business acumen to influence decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead complex organizational change initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and cultural values.
• Assess organizational health and design interventions that enhance team effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee engagement.
• Partner with leaders to evolve structures, processes, and talent systems that support scale and agility.
• Drive enterprise talent planning, succession management, and leadership development strategies.
• Coach senior leaders to strengthen leadership effectiveness, decision-making, and team performance.
• Identify critical capability gaps and partner with HR Centers of Excellence to design targeted development solutions.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues, ensuring fairness, consistency, and risk mitigation.
• Champion a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with leaders to reinforce values, strengthen communication, and build high-trust environments.
• Collaborate with COEs to implement enterprise HR programs, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives in areas such as performance management, compensation strategy, and organizational development.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, tools, and systems.

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant time in strategic HRBP roles.
• Proven success partnering with senior executives in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Deep expertise in organizational design, change management, and talent strategy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and influence decisions.
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and relationship-building capability.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, think systemically, and drive outcomes across multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred.

What you'll gain

• The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.
• This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.
• In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

• This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program.
• Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
• The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
• Initial base salary range = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Notice to applicants

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

• Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law.
• Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws.