Human Resources Business Services Manager

PPG Industries • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Human Resources Business Services Manager manages all HR activities for PPG’s Huntsville, Alabama site and serves as a strategic advisor to plant leadership. The manager leads execution of enterprise-wide HR strategies and partners with business leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, organizational development, employee engagement, and talent management while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws.

Reporting to the HR Business Services Cluster Leader, this role partners with a Site HR Generalist to implement people strategies that support site goals and future growth. The position also contributes to enterprise-wide HR projects and calls for flexibility about potential relocation after three years for career advancement and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive HR experience, including strategic HR business partner or organizational development roles.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.
• Experience in manufacturing or operations environments.
• Exposure to positive employee relations strategies.
• Willingness to relocate after 3 years for career advancement.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree.
• Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.
• Design thinking or HR methodology experience.
• Bilingual capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with plant and functional team goals, with a focus on talent development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead change plans and organizational development programs that foster innovation and continuous improvement.
• Identify talent and support career pathing, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Use HR analytics to identify trends, forecast workforce needs, and guide strategic decisions.
• Champion employee engagement strategies and feedback mechanisms to create an inclusive workplace.
• Maintain a union-free work environment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and manage risk.
• Partner with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development Centers of Excellence to create integrated HR solutions.
• Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide HR projects, including digital transformation, HR technology adoption, and process optimization.
• Remain flexible and open to future relocation opportunities aligned with career progression and company needs.

Benefits

• Employee benefits programs designed to support employee health and well-being; specific benefits and coverage depend on applicable plan terms and are discussed during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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