HR Manager, Manufacturing Plant Environment

Join us as the Human Resources Manager for our plant in Geneva, Illinois and serve as part of the plant leadership team as the HR strategist and coach, while managing a small team to cover the daily HR duties of a manufacturing plant.

As the HR business partner for this location, you will blend both corporate and local HR needs for your 300-person plant to achieve plant goals and operational KPIs.

Jump in, learn the business inside and out, and be the HR business partner for one of our most important plants in Clarios' US region.

How You Will Do It :

• Manages and executes HR processes, including talent engagement and development, managerial training and coaching, performance management, employee relations & case management, FMLA and return-to-work procedures, merit / salary planning, with a special skill set for metrics, KPIs, and planning.
• Leads change initiatives through excellent motivational and consultation skills for hourly (80%) and salaried (20%) plant employees.
• Advises and counsels plant leadership, managers, and supervisors on a variety of topics to build up & sustain employee engagement, team development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Nurtures, mentors, and leads the existing HR team - an HR Generalist and HR Coordinator.
• Works side-by-side with our corporate RPO vendor to ensure recruiting success through great planning, candidate experience, interviewing decisions, and orientation and early acclimation of our newest hires.
• Understands labor agreement administration, interpretation, enforcement, grievance procedures. May be co-negotiator in labor negotiations.

What We Look For :

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field w / at least six years’ experience as a human resources generalist or manager, specifically in a manufacturing environment
• Labor Relations experience and / or exposure to grievances, arbitration and negotiations is required - with a keen willingness to learn and build relationships with our union quickly.
• Flexible hours are necessary so at least one person from the HR team can be present M-F from 6 : 30am until 5pm.
• SPHR or PHR certification preferred - absolute expertise and credibility in HR topics is required.
• PowerBI familiary would be a plus. Excellent Excel and analytical skills are a must.
• Someone who can handle the constant interruptions of a typical day with grace without losing momentum and focus on the important bigger picture strategies and projects.

What you get :

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
30+ days ago