HR Manager Job

HR Manager - Manufacturing

Are you a dynamic HR professional with a passion for driving organizational success? We are seeking a talented HR Manager to join our vibrant and diverse team. If you excel in strategic thinking, possess excellent communication skills, and have a knack for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, we want to hear from you!

The role will support 3 manufacturing sites in the Chicago area (Ringwood, Calumet City and Elk Grove).  This is a new role due to growth and a pending acquisition.  The successful candidate will lead the HR strategy and implementation for assigned sites, providing support with initiatives decided upon by business and manufacturing leaders.

Why Join US?

• We are an international, innovative, responsible, safety focused and forward-thinking company!
• We are a value-driven group: Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, Inclusion
• We are recognized as a Top Employer by The Top Employers Institute, an international body that certifies the excellence of HR practices of companies worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• HR Business Partner for Client Groups
  • Establish personal credibility and build strong partnerships with leadership teams at each site and the Corporate Human Resources and Communications team.
  • Develop and maintain HR programs and procedures linked to client groups’ strategies.
  • Lead talent acquisition, on-boarding, development, hiring, promotion, and departure processes.
  • Partner with leadership teams to develop and implement workforce planning and management actions.
  • Maintain and communicate HR metrics to client groups.
  • Facilitate change effectively by understanding business needs and developing plans to introduce and drive necessary changes.
  • Foster an environment that encourages continuous individual growth and delivery of results.
• Drive and Implement Core HR Processes
  • Partner with HR leadership, HR Business Partners, and HR COEs to implement HR programs, policies, practices, and tools.
  • Coordinate the administration of benefits for union and non-union employees.
  • Implement HR processes such as Performance Management, Talent Review, Employee Safety and Engagement Survey, and Reward & Recognition program.
  • Lead or contribute to special projects to continuously improve HR practices, processes, and data management.
  • Ensure accuracy of employee data in HRIS (SAP/MyCareer).
• Compliance and Employee/Labor Relations
  • Ensure awareness and compliance with HR policies within client groups.
  • Address and resolve HR issues escalated by plant employees and management.
  • Provide counsel on employee and labor relations issues, utilizing legal resources when appropriate.
  • Stay current on regulations to ensure compliance and timely implementation of changes.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in industrial relations, human resources management, management, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of human resources experience in an industrial context.
• Must have prior union experience.
• Strong business insight to align organizational and HR performance objectives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influence skills.
• Ability to act with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with emotional intelligence.
• Experience with HR processes and systems; knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.