Human Resources Manager

Hitachi • Michigan City, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads HR service delivery for HGAP’s Michigan City operation, translating business priorities and the broader people strategy into effective local programs and practices. Key areas of responsibility include workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, employee relations, talent acquisition, retention, and compliance. The role manages the local HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition teams, advises managers across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales and Service, Finance, and IT, and is accountable for measurable improvements in talent, engagement, HR service delivery, and workforce risk. This position is located on-site in Michigan City, Indiana.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive human resources experience, including at least 5 years managing an HR team or function in a complex, multi-functional environment; manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, employee relations, talent acquisition, retention, and HR process improvement.
• Strong business acumen, executive judgment, change leadership, project management, data analysis, coaching, and influencing capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, delegate responsibilities effectively, and hold team members accountable for completing tasks accurately and on time.
• Ability to communicate with credibility, navigate ambiguity, and build effective partnerships across functions, cultures, and organizational levels.
• High discretion and integrity when handling confidential matters, with sound knowledge of applicable employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Acts with integrity, discretion, courage, and sound judgment, particularly in high-risk or sensitive situations.
• Creates clarity and accountability, develops others, and leads change with resilience and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Uses data and business context to influence decisions, challenge constructively, and deliver practical solutions.
• Builds trust-based partnerships and communicate effectively with employees, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree a plus.
• PHR or SHRM certification preferred.
• Experience working within a global or international organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site HR partner to, managers, and employees supporting Michigan City operations and assigned US, LATAM, and EMEA functions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Michigan City HR Business Partners and Talent team; establish priorities, service standards, and individual accountability aligned with the Senior Director, Human Resources.
• Own workforce planning, succession, talent reviews, organizational design, and leadership development for the supported business.
• Lead culture transformation initiatives that align organizational values, leadership behaviors, operating practices, and employee experience with business strategy and performance expectations.
• Assess cultural strengths and barriers through workforce data, listening channels, and stakeholder input; translate insights into prioritized action plans with clear ownership and success measures.
• Partners with managers to model desired behaviors, strengthen accountability, and embed cultural expectations into talent, recognition, performance management, communication, and management development practices.
• Develop and execute change-management and employee-engagement strategies that build understanding, commitment, and adoption across organizational levels and geographies.
• Advise managers on complex employee relations, performance management, investigations, corrective action, and organizational change while balancing employee experience, business needs, and legal risk.
• Lead the review, implementation, and communication of HR policies and processes; exercise delegated authority within company policy and escalate legal, financial, or reputational risks as appropriate.
• Direct deployment of talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, employee communications, inclusion, training, and conflict-resolution programs.
• Use workforce data and business insights to establish targets, monitor trends, and deliver measurable improvement in staffing, retention, engagement, compliance, leadership capability, and HR service delivery.

Benefits

• Hitachi Global Air Power is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.

What This Job Offers

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