Jobs and Careers
NI

Senior Human Resource Business Partner

Nissan Motor Corporation
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 May 2026

About the role

Location(s): Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time - Hybrid - in office Mon-Thurs

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us We are currently looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Marketing & Sales) to join our team in Franklin, TN.

A Day in the Life:

  • Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, in close collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence (COE).

  • Facilitates effective communication between COE and functional groups to provide visibility to upcoming HR initiatives and employee issues.

  • Analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for attrition countermeasures and continuous improvement.

  • Assists with recruitment efforts. Coaches managers on policy application and interpretation.

  • Provides counseling & support on corrective action recommendations and proactively works with the involved groups to resolve employee issues. 

  • Coordinates assignments from HR COE’s across the business function which includes communications, meeting facilitation and follow-up to ensure completion of activities.

  • Engage with functional groups to align talent to critical and key roles to meet functional and corporate objectives.

  • Participates in reorganizations and job redesign. Monitors and approves position description changes. 

  • Understands function’s strategic plans and initiatives to provide value added recommendations for organization planning to function leadership. Actively engages and participates in planning with all levels of client groups to develop trust and credibility.

  • Manages and balances multiple demands and priorities to achieve optimal results.

  • Ensures functional leaders motivate and implement employee engagement initiatives across their workforce.  

  • Maintains a positive outlook, stays motivated, and encourages/inspires motivation to team and clients, able to generate innovative and creative solutions and alternatives even under resource constraints, demonstrates perseverance in achieving objectives despite obstacles.

  • Leads career path development planning with functional groups (including rotations, development and training) for key talent. Engages with functional groups to align talent to critical and key roles to meet functional and corporate objectives

Who We're Looking for:

  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

  • Self-motivated and ability to work with within a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

  • Ability to manage projects and daily functions with discretion and minimal supervision.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Exposure to Talent Management and Compensation concepts.

  • Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Change Management, Organizational Development, Coaching,

  • Employee Relations, Performance Management, Motivating, Influence, Trust, Transparent, Adaptability, Talent Management, Leadership and Vision, Global Mindset.

  • Six or more years of directly related professional level Human Resources experience or Functional experience. Functional experience a plus.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.  Functional experience a plus.

  • Key Competencies: HR Technical Skills and Knowledge, Business Acumen, Strategic Analysis and Innovation, Judgment and Decision Making, Effective Communication, partnering with the Business, Professional Presence and Credibility, Relationship Building / Organizational Savvy, Initiative and Perseverance, Adaptability, Negotiation and Influence

  • Additional Competencies: Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Change Management, Organizational Development, Coaching, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Motivating, Influence, Trust, Transparent, Adaptability, Talent Management, Leadership and Vision, Global Mindset

Travel:

limited to occasional 

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

                                                                              

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Nissan Motor Corporation

View company profile →