Business HR Manager

Pella Windows & Doors•Murray, KY

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business HR Manager to join our Operations HR team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for workforce planning, plant-specific initiatives (acquisition, retention, community engagement, & local talent pipeline development), and building a holistic talent advantage for the plants that you directly support. You will also partner directly with the Plant Managers and their leadership teams to drive plant performance and success.

Requirements

Alignment with the people-first culture of Pella; a caring leader with a passion for continuous learning, achieving results, and developing themselves and others.
Experience working as a business leader within a manufacturing setting contributing and developing long term business strategies, driving performance, and building talent capabilities.
Understanding of core manufacturing performance metrics, KPI’s, financials, and business practices.
Strong working knowledge and experience applying talent strategies including capability building, succession planning, goal setting, employee engagement, and talent development.
A strong foundation in HR processes and practices to help contribute to HR team’s development and refinement of processes.
Strategic as well as tactical; understands the bigger picture of the broader company strategy and is able and willing to roll up their sleeves to do what it takes to get there.
Credible leader and team member; quickly builds effective working relationships centered on trust across functions and teams.
Decisive, action-oriented and organized; manages priorities effectively and drives execution through completion.
Adaptable and flexible, able to quickly learn new concepts and apply them to varying situations and challenges.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization and externally.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Ability to travel to assigned plants on a routine basis and/or as business needs dictate.
Excellent verbal and written bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources or a business-related field.
5-7+ years of related experience plus 3+ years’ experience in a human resources leadership role, manufacturing, or another business function or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Multi-site HR leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Partners with HR & Ops leaders to develop and deploy talent strategies aligned with the achievement of business objectives.
Actively serves as one of the Plants core leadership team members, leveraging knowledge of talent strategies and business acumen to create a long-term talent advantage that achieves results.
Identifies opportunities within the plant that require talent solutions and applies the right solutions for success (leadership development, career pathing, team structures, etc.)
Contributes to long-term strategic plans and direction of the business and manufacturing plants, functioning as part of the site’s senior leadership team.
Establishes an inclusive work environment, aligned with the Pella culture, that enhances team member experience and increases retention.
Provides coaching and feedback to the Plant Manager and their leadership staff within the facility, enabling and empowering them to reach their full potential.
Leverages HR reporting and metrics; analyze data, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to address business challenges.
Drives operational excellence to scale the team’s impact; continuously improving the way work is done to allow for greater focus on longer term strategies.
Ensures staffing levels meet and/or exceed forecasted production goals – through attraction, development, and engagement of team members.
Represents Pella within the geographic area through involvement in charitable giving, partnerships with local businesses and active community leadership.
Anticipates organizational needs and adapt quickly to rapidly emerging situations.
Partners with Operations, HR Services, and HR COE’s to help develop, refine, and implement key projects.