Who we are:
Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.
Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.
Visit gomotive.com to learn more.
The Associate People Business Partner plays a key role in aligning HR strategy with business objectives. This role acts as a consultant to managers and employees on HR-related issues, providing guidance and support in areas such as employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational change.
What You'll Do:- Employee Relations:
- Build and maintain positive relationships with employees and managers.
- Provide guidance and support on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as relevant employment laws and regulations.
- Performance Management:
- Partner with managers to implement effective performance management processes.
- Provide coaching and support to managers and employees on performance feedback, goal setting, and development planning.
- Facilitate performance calibration and talent review discussions.
- Organizational Change:
- Support organizational change initiatives by providing HR expertise and guidance.
- Communicate changes effectively to employees and address any concerns.
- HR Policies and Procedures:
- Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the business.
- Provide guidance and interpretation of HR policies and procedures to managers and employees.
- HR Metrics and Analytics:
- Track and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Use data to inform HR strategy and decision-making.
- Prepare HR reports and presentations for senior management.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 3-4 years of experience in a Human Resources role, preferably in a generalist or HRBP capacity.
- Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
- Sound knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and data-driven approach.
- Other:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with HRIS systems.
- PHR or SPHR certification is a plus.
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
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All job postings are for existing vacancies. Please note; some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at one of our global offices.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field
- 3-4 years of experience in a Human Resources role, preferably generalist or HRBP
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels
- Sound knowledge of employment laws and regulations
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and data-driven approach
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with HRIS systems
- PHR or SPHR certification
- Authorization to receive and access commodities/technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations
Motive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and free mental‑health support via Lyra, indicating strong breadth. Health benefits are consistently highlighted as a solid part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous or unlimited PTO, paid holidays, paid sick leave, bereavement, and even sabbatical are described. Enhanced parental leave and remote‑first flexibility further support time away when needed.
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Retirement Support — A retirement plan (401(k) in the U.S.) with company match is cited alongside equity and performance bonuses. This positions long‑term savings and financial security as standard components of the package.
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What We Do
Motive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy. The Motive Automated Operations Platform combines IoT hardware with AI-powered applications to automate vehicle and equipment tracking, driver safety, compliance, maintenance, spend management, and more. Motive serves more than 120,000 businesses, across a wide range of industries including trucking and logistics, construction, oil and gas, food and beverage, field service, agriculture, passenger transit, and delivery. Visit gomotive.com to learn more.
Why Work With Us
We work hard, with humility and we see our efforts rewarded in tangible ways every day. At Motive, you’ll have the chance to make a difference for the drivers who keep our world moving. We trust each other to do great work because together we can achieve collective goals that reach beyond the physical economy.
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