Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary People/HR leader partnering with the North America Senior Vice President - Manufacturing Operations, and the North America Senior Vice President - Supply Chain & Procurement.
- Partner closely with senior business leaders to define and execute workforce strategies that drive business performance, improve productivity, and foster a high-performance culture.
- Lead, develop, and coach a team of People Business Partners, fostering collaboration and continuous growth.
- Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Talent Management, etc.) to deliver integrated HR solutions.
- Drive organizational design, change management, and workforce planning initiatives across the region.
- Implement talent and succession planning strategies to ensure strong leadership pipelines at all levels.
- Provide operational and technical support for ongoing People programs such as performance and compensation reviews, engagement surveys, learning programs and DEI efforts, as well as milestone events such as M&A and expansion into new geographies.
- Assess existing People and programs, processes, and practices to identify gaps and inefficiencies and drive innovative solutions to enhance the employee experience.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and labor practices across multiple jurisdictions.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and embed inclusive practices in all people processes.
- Oversee employee relations strategies and engagement programs to build trust and improve retention.
- Utilize HR metrics and data-driven insights to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
Requirements
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or similar operational environments.
- At least 5 years’ experience in an HR leadership role managing a team.
- Understanding and experience with labor relations, union contract administration, grievance handling, and union engagement required.
- Proven track record in leading HR strategy in multi-site, matrixed organizations with competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing HR teams.
- Ability to manage multiple HR and business projects and to consistently meet deadlines, while still meeting the demanding expectations of a senior HR leadership role.
- Proven track record of leading through change and transformation, with knowledge in change management principles, tools, and methodologies.
- Strong business acumen, advanced relationship-management experience and consulting skills, with ability to influence, engage and build consensus among senior leaders.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience and success in creating and sustaining inclusive environments where employees feel a strong sense of belonging, respect, and engagement.
- Demonstrated success in leading significant cross-functional initiatives for which there wasn’t an existing playbook.
- Hybrid role. Ability to travel throughout the US and Canada, up to 30% of the time.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred, and an MBA or master’s degree in an HR-related field is preferred.
- Experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements is preferred.
Benefits
- Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
- Competitive Pay
- 401(K) + company match
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Professional training
- Family-owned business over 100 years in service
- An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
Structure: Leads a team of People Business Partners
Additional Information
- Physical demands: hybrid-based in Jackson, MI; Denver, CO; or Louisville, KY, and requires up to 30% travel.
- Travel required up to 30% of the time.
- Equal Opportunity Employer statement included.
- Requisition ID: 37823
