Human Resrouces Business Services Manager

PPG Industries • Barberton, OH

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About The Position

The Human Resources Business Services Manager manages all HR activities for the site and serves as a strategic advisor to plant leadership through progressive HR practices. The role leads the execution of enterprise-wide HR strategies and partners with business leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, organizational development, employee engagement, and talent management. It also ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Reporting directly to the HR Business Services Cluster Leader, the manager partners with site leadership to implement people strategies that support site goals and future growth. The position offers an HR professional the opportunity to expand their leadership scope, influence organizational strategy, and prepare for broader HR leadership opportunities across the enterprise. The role requires flexibility and openness to future relocation opportunities aligned with career progression 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 employee relations, investigations, labor relations, and stakeholder management.
• Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.
• Experience in union manufacturing or operations environments.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to positive employee relations strategies.
• Design thinking or HR methodology experience.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with plant and functional leaders’ goals, focusing 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.
• Manage relationships, processes, collective bargaining agreement matters, and related activities in a union environment.
• Ensure adherence to 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 business needs.

Benefits

• Employee benefits programs designed to support employee health and well-being; coverage and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and conditions and will be discussed during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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