Head of Human Resources

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. We are a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of Volvo Autonomous Solutions NA (part of Volvo Group), created to transform the future of freight through autonomous trucking technology and a new transportation eco-system. Our ecosystem delivers seamless, integrated transport solutions designed to our customers’ needs and enables accelerated adoption of autonomous transportation, including business models such as Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS). Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, we are seeking a strategic Heads of Human Resources to help build the people foundation and lead the transition into autonomous transportation. What You Will Do As Head of Human Resources, you will be a key member of the executive leadership team and report to the President of the Volvo Autonomous Solutions US, LLC. The Human Resources Director will serve as the senior HR leader for a growing U.S. operation and will be responsible for developing and executing people strategies that support business growth, organizational effectiveness, workforce development, and employee engagement. Reporting directly to executive leadership, this individual will oversee all aspects of Human Resources including talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, compensation and benefits, performance management, compliance, workforce planning, training, and leadership development. The successful candidate will be both a strategic business partner and a hands‑on leader capable of building scalable HR programs and processes within a fast‑paced environment. Key Responsibilities Strategic Human Resources Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive Human Resources strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent management. Partner with business leaders to drive employee engagement, retention, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development. Establish scalable HR systems, policies, programs, and processes that support continued organizational growth. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract and retain top talent across manufacturing, operations, engineering, supply chain, finance, and corporate functions. Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure staffing strategies support operational and business objectives. Partner with managers to improve hiring effectiveness and candidate experience. Build talent pipelines and strengthen employer branding initiatives. Employee Relations & Organizational Culture Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance workplace culture. Provide coaching and guidance to leaders regarding employee relations, performance management, and workforce issues. Conduct investigations and resolve employee concerns professionally and effectively. Lead employee engagement initiatives that support retention and organizational success. Performance Management & Leadership Development Design and manage performance management processes, goal-setting frameworks, and employee development programs. Support leadership development, succession planning, and workforce capability building. Identify training and development opportunities that strengthen organizational performance. Partner with leaders to create career development pathways for employees. Compensation & Benefits Oversee compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and alignment with business goals. Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analyses. Support annual salary planning, performance review cycles, and incentive programs. Recommend compensation strategies that support attraction and retention objectives. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Develop and maintain employee policies, procedures, and handbook documentation. Support employment-related audits, reporting requirements, and legal matters. Partner with external legal counsel and consultants as needed. Organizational Development & Change Management Assess organizational structures and recommend improvements to support business growth. Lead change management initiatives associated with expansion, workforce growth, and operational improvements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Human Resources and across the organization. Develop programs that improve employee engagement, productivity, and retention. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop Human Resources staff and people leaders. Establish HR best practices and strengthen organizational leadership capabilities. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Who Are You Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field. Advanced degree and/or SPHR, SHRM-SCP certification preferred. 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership position. Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, construction, distribution, logistics, or other operationally intensive environments preferred. Demonstrated success supporting organizational growth, workforce expansion, and business transformation initiatives. Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, compensation, talent development, performance management, and organizational design. Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills. Ability to influence stakeholders and build credibility across all levels of the organization. At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $143,600.00 - $177,300.00, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy: Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance. Generous paid time off. Competitive matching retirement savings plans. Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first. Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University. Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier. 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. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Who We Are And What We Believe In We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Autonomous Solutions accelerates the development, commercialization and sales of autonomous transport solutions, focusing on defined segments for the on- and off-road space. The combination of strong tech expertise and skilled customer solutions creates innovative transport offers never seen before. We are constantly pushing our own skills and ability to drive change in a traditional industry to meet a growing customer demand. We are now looking for innovative, committed individuals to join us in our endeavor to create customer solutions that enhance safety, flexibility and productivity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Volvo Group