Sr. Manager, People Consultants

About Us

Mercedes-Benz USA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. In our people, you will find tremendous commitment to our corporate values. Our products and employees reflect this dedication. We are looking for diverse top- notch individuals to join the Mercedes-Benz Team and uphold these hallmarks.

Job Overview:

The Sr. Manager of People Consultants provides strategic People leadership to assigned business units by acting as a consultant, People leader, and advisor to senior management. This role oversees a team of People Consultants at MBUSA, drives organizational effectiveness, ensures compliance with People policies and employment laws, and serves as a key partner in talent, performance, development, and culture‑building initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Strategic People Partnership (30%)

· Partner with VPs/senior leaders to support organizational objectives, workforce planning, employee engagement, and leadership development.

· Shapes organizational design and capability development.

· Provide strategic People consultation to internal clients.

· Champions company values and cultural initiatives

· Anticipates talent risks and succession needs.

Employee Relations & Investigations (15%)

· Lead complex investigations including workplace conditions, employee performance issues, and policy violations.

· Works to resolve discrimination or unlawful treatment allegations.

· Recommend and advises leadership on resolution strategies.

Organizational Development & Consulting (30%)

· Act as a strategic advisor on company‑wide initiatives including organizational design, PPVM, leadership development, process optimization, workload assessments, and career development strategies.

· Interprets engagement data and plays a key role in driving action planning

Policy Review & Compliance (10%)

· Evaluate People policies and practices to ensure legal compliance.

· Stay current on employment law changes; prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.

· Administer People practices, policies, and procedures across assigned teams.

Employment Law & Research (15%)

· Monitor ongoing changes in employment laws affecting People practices.

• Conduct research to support organization‑wide People policy decisions

Qualifications:

PV44 confirmed or existing L4/Sr. Manager.
8-10 years HR experience; HRBP leadership preferred.
US Employment law, HR certifications preferred, leadership and coaching skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or any other Business or Liberal Arts related degree

EEO Statement:

Mercedes-Benz USA is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.