Specialist, IT Business Partner

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

2d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company emphasizes respect for the past, communities, work/play balance, and customers, offering both all-electric and range-extender powertrains. Scout Motors empowers its teams to innovate, seeking visionary, collaborative, and passionate individuals to shape the future of transportation. This role is crucial in supporting the Legal and Human Resource functions by providing program and portfolio management oversight for IT systems and platforms. The Specialist will partner closely with Legal and HR leadership to understand business needs, identify technology solutions, lead implementation efforts, manage vendor relationships, and define software strategies to ensure platform viability and scalability.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience implementing and managing enterprise IT applications, with experience supporting Human Resources and/or Legal business functions strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing IT applications teams, with a focus on collaboration, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Strong technical expertise in enterprise IT applications, including experience working with APIs, integrations, identity and access management, and data privacy considerations.
• Experience implementing or supporting HRIS, talent management, compliance, legal matter management, or contract lifecycle management systems.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly translate complex technical concepts for non-technical Legal and HR stakeholders.
• Experience operating in regulated environments with an understanding of data protection, compliance, and audit requirements relevant to HR and Legal systems.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with SAP SuccessFactors, including one or more modules such as Employee Central, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance & Goals, Learning, or Compensation.

Responsibilities

• Provide program and portfolio management oversight to ensure the effective support, stability, security, and ongoing maintenance of IT systems and platforms supporting Legal and Human Resource functions.
• Partner closely with Legal and HR leadership to understand business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational challenges; identify opportunities to leverage technology solutions that improve processes, compliance, and workforce effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate available technology solutions (e.g., HRIS, talent management, legal matter management, contract lifecycle management), recommend optimal options, and align selections with business needs and industry best practices.
• Lead end-to-end implementation efforts for Legal and HR applications, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant, and successful deployment.
• Establish and manage processes for ongoing system support, maintenance, upgrades, and data integrity to minimize downtime and ensure rapid issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, managing contracts, deliverables, budgets, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and regulatory standards.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in Legal and HR systems to proactively identify opportunities for innovation, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Define software strategies and develop product roadmaps to ensure long-term platform viability, scalability, data privacy, and business continuity for Legal and HR domains.
• Manage the domain IT budget, ensuring cost efficiency, financial accountability, and optimal allocation of resources across Legal and HR technology portfolios.

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
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED