Lead, HR Strategic Initiatives & Employee Communications

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

8h • $140,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to establish a cohesive and forward-looking organizational framework for the Human Resources leadership team (HR LT) by proactively identifying evolving business and HR needs.
The incumbent will serve as a trusted partner, leveraging data-driven insights and advanced technologies—including JIRA, ChartHop, Rippling, and SAP and other HR/Business contacts—to develop dashboards, reports, and metrics that support informed decision-making.
Acting as a key representative for HR in cross-functional initiatives, this role will lead specialized projects aligned with HR strategic priorities, manage project updates and confidence scores, and contribute to enterprise-wide systems and governance. Through independent research and benchmarking, the role will surface innovative HR practices and provide actionable recommendations.
Additionally, the incumbent will autonomously prepare executive-level presentations, curate meeting agendas and materials, and ensure effective follow-through on action items.
With a strong emphasis on collaboration, discretion, and continuous improvement, this role will drive HR policy development and process enhancements by engaging key stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources, Organization Development, Psychology or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in tools like MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, and project tracking software.
• An understanding of Human Resources KPIs and basic data analysis is preferred.
• Exceptional time-management abilities, with experience in prioritizing and handling multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting reports, presentations, and emails.
• Proven ability to interact professionally with diverse teams and maintain confidentiality.
• A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when dealing with sensitive or strategic matters.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications in Project Management or Data Analysis are a plus.
• Preferred but not required is a 3–5 years in a manufacturing or automotive environment in a support or coordination role.
• Prior experience working closely with senior management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify business and HR needs
• Assist the Chief of Human Resources and coordinate the Human Resource leadership team by preparing and organizing information, meeting materials, and presentations.
• Manage meeting outcomes and follow-ups, ensuring that key action points and deadlines are tracked and communicated effectively to stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between the Chief of Human Resources and other HR departments (Employee Experience, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering and Production HR).
• Support tracking and summarizing of key projects, such as HR policy creation/revision, HR process improvements, key people initiatives; inform the Chief of Human Resources of progress and challenges.
• Represent HR on cross-functional working groups including the Enterprise Project Management Office and Business Management Systems.
• Lead specialized projects in support of company and culture in alignment with HR strategic initiatives.
• Collect, organize, and consolidate data from teams into executive-ready insights, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain organized records of HR compliance documentation, information, and key performance metrics for easy accessibility.
• Prepare detailed agendas and background materials for meetings to ensure readiness for HR discussions.
• Conduct research on HR trends, best practices, and benchmarking with like companies, providing summaries and recommendations including but not limited to compliance processes/expectations/trends.
• Manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, ensuring confidentiality.
• Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and production oversight metrics to aid strategic decision-making.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level