HR Manager

Tenneco • Grass Lake, MI

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About The Position

The HR Manager is a critical partner to the Engineering Center leadership team and the regional functional SG&A organization. With a thorough understanding of the center’s technical programs, talent needs, and business priorities, the role ensures integration and alignment of people and strategic goals. The HR Manager leads HR for the Engineering Center and supports regional functional SG&A team members across multiple locations, delivering a consistent and engaging employee experience. The role also prioritizes employee safety and well-being.

As a member of the Engineering Center leadership team, the HR Manager contributes to business KPIs and drives employee engagement and accountability. The role partners with Engineering Center and regional functional leaders on workforce requirements, talent acquisition, succession planning, talent management, compensation, employee relations, retention, and consistent application of HR policies and compliance requirements. It also supports employee development and helps establish Tenneco culture across the Engineering Center and a distributed workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience leading an HR function supporting engineering, technical, or salaried professional populations.
• Experience supporting employees and leaders across multiple locations, including remote or hybrid teams.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of engineering/R&D environments and SG&A functions.
• Strategic vision and communication skills.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition, talent development, and retention of engineering and professional talent.
• Ownership and a proactive approach.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive or manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function for the Engineering Center as a member of its leadership team, contributing to business KPIs and driving employee engagement and accountability.
• Serve as HR business partner to regional functional SG&A team members across multiple sites, partnering with functional leaders and local HR teams to provide consistent guidance, support, and HR programs.
• Help establish Tenneco culture within the Engineering Center and across the distributed, multi-location workforce.
• Support employees with individual development plans that foster organizational growth and technical career progression.
• Communicate clearly and directly with engineering and SG&A teams, both on-site and remotely, using radical candor and emotional intelligence.
• Partner with Engineering Center leadership and regional functional leaders to analyze and forecast workforce requirements.
• Lead execution of workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning objectives for engineering and professional roles.
• Drive talent management processes, including performance management, compensation planning, employee relations, and retention strategies for engineering and salaried professional employees.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, practices, and compliance requirements across supported locations.

What This Job Offers

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