Director, HR - Operations

Knorr-Bremse • Avon, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, HR - Operations provides Human Resources leadership for the Operations function across Commercial Vehicle Systems plants throughout North America. The role leads HR professionals at production facilities and partners with senior and plant management to support HR strategy, cultural change, organizational capability, and regulatory compliance. The position is based on-site in Avon, Ohio and requires at least 25% travel.

As an HR business partner to Operations leadership, the Director aligns HR policies and procedures with organizational needs and goals, provides practical solutions to HR issues, and represents the client group on employee-relations and business objectives. The role leads HR service delivery to production sites and central operations, coaches and develops the HR team, and partners with business leaders on organizational assessment, succession and workforce planning, organizational structure, and change management. It also uses people analytics to support talent recruitment, onboarding, promotion, and retention; helps ensure cost-effective processes; and monitors employment laws and other HR compliance requirements.

The role calls for a bachelor's degree and an advanced degree in Business, Organizational Development, or Human Resource Management. A master's degree in Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior, or Human Resource Management is preferred. The anticipated salary range for candidates working in Avon, Ohio is $127,000–$211,600 per year. Benefits include healthcare coverage options, a 401(k) plan, paid leave and holidays, paid parental leave, company stock purchase eligibility, and performance-based annual bonuses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and an advanced degree in Business, Organizational Development, or Human Resource Management.
• At least 10 years of experience implementing, managing, and improving organizational processes in corporate and manufacturing environments.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience leading and developing staff, directly and indirectly.
• Deep manufacturing and logistics/Lean experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Ability to identify client needs and design and facilitate customized, engaging, results-oriented interventions that improve performance and support business goals.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional organizational development and change-management efforts.
• Experience building organizational, team, and individual capabilities through needs analysis and strategic organizational-development interventions.
• Experience administering and debriefing individual and team assessment instruments.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, transition planning, and organizational change management.
• Experience in broad organizational communication and training.
• Experience working in a matrix organization structure.
• Strategic thinking and ability to connect business plans and goals to HR initiatives and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, motivational, and communication skills, including the ability to address sensitive topics across organizational levels.
• Ability to build relationships, manage conflicts, listen effectively, and determine appropriate responses and actions.
• Organizational development and design, change management, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, financial acumen, and ability to apply cost-benefit principles.
• Ability to plan and execute projects, establish milestones, prioritize work, anticipate obstacles, manage risks, and meet commitments.
• Ability to manage resources, milestones, and budgets in a matrix or cross-functional organization.
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse team environment, with urgency and a performance orientation.
• Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft products.
• Willingness to travel at least 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior, or Human Resource Management.
• Knowledge of agile working methodology.
• Experience with World Class Manufacturing and/or Lean.
• International experience, particularly in Mexico and Canada.
• Spanish-language ability or familiarity with Mexican culture.
• Experience as a plant HR business partner or manager.
• SAP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR business partner to North American Commercial Vehicle Systems Operations leadership, aligning HR policies and procedures with business needs and goals.
• Provide proactive, practical solutions and alternatives to HR-related issues and strategies.
• Represent the client group on key employee-relations matters and HR-related business objectives.
• Participate in the HR leadership team and address HR strategies, projects, and programs that support business growth.
• Lead HR professionals providing services to production locations and central operations; mentor and coach team members in their professional development.
• Partner with Operations leaders on organizational assessment, succession planning, organizational structure, workforce planning, and change management.
• Shape a culture of integrity, inclusion, engagement, responsibility, transparency, and performance.
• Use people analytics and data to guide recruitment, onboarding, promotion, and retention strategies.
• Work with senior management to establish cost-effective processes that support the company's financial objectives and return on investment.
• Monitor applicable country and state employment laws and HR compliance matters, and update management on policies and processes as needed.
• Serve as the key HR contact for assigned business projects and needs.
• Travel at least 25% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Basic life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• 120 hours of vacation leave annually.
• 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence annually.
• 12 paid holidays and one floating holiday annually.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Eligibility to purchase company stock, subject to plan documents.
• Annual bonuses of up to 20% of annual salary based on achievement of certain metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director