Manager Plant Human Resources
About The Position
The Plant HR Manager oversees the complete Human Resources function for the assigned location(s), providing HR guidance and leadership while connecting the wider global HR strategy with local plant initiatives. Reporting to HR, with a dotted line to the Plant Manager, the role manages the local HR team and is responsible for hiring, retaining, developing, and engaging team members. The position also directs and manages the plant HR function’s financial success by establishing and achieving current and long-term objectives, plans, and policies. As an integral member of plant leadership, the manager is accountable for strategic direction, budget management, team member development, and continuous improvement of HR functional and key performance objectives aligned with organizational and business goals. The role manages HR processes, policies, employee relations, audits, and services in compliance with applicable local and statutory laws and regulations. It also oversees compensation, promotions, organizational development, rewards and recognition, benefits communication, workforce planning, skills training, and succession planning. The Plant HR Manager collaborates with HR peers, centers of excellence, and business support functions such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and Legal. The role may also provide strategic guidance on trade unions, works councils, or other public institutions, including proposals and contracts, employee relations matters, investigations, meetings and negotiations, and policy adherence. The manager leads HR initiatives, champions change, and builds engagement and a culture aligned with company values.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- 5–10 years of general human resources experience.
- Prior work experience ensuring and supporting HR compliance with local and statutory laws and regulations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
- Computer proficiency with HRMS, Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, and/or other web-based applications.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or certification specific to human resources.
- Prior work experience in a manufacturing or plant environment, including a 24-hour operation facility.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an integral member of plant leadership, guiding HR strategy, budget management, team member development, and continuous improvement of HR objectives aligned with organizational and business goals.
- Manage HR processes, policies, employee relations issues, audits, and services in compliance with local and statutory laws and regulations.
- Provide coaching, career planning, and guidance through performance management, learning and development, and individual development planning initiatives.
- Oversee team member compensation, promotions, organizational development, and rewards and recognition programs.
- Ensure consistent delivery and communication of employee benefits programs.
- Drive strategic workforce planning, skills development training, and succession planning to align with business needs.
- Partner on projects and programs with HR peers, centers of excellence, and business functions including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and Legal.
- May manage or provide strategic guidance relating to trade unions, works councils, or other public institutions, including reviewing proposals and contracts, handling employee relations issues and investigations, facilitating meetings and negotiations, and ensuring policy and procedure adherence.
- Lead HR initiatives, champion change, and grow team member engagement to create a culture aligned with company values.
- Manage the local HR team and support hiring, retention, development, and engagement of team members.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, Health Reimbursement Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts.
- Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program.
- Paid Time Off.
- A 401(k) plan with company contributions.
- Financial planning services.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Family-friendly employee events.
- Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services.
- Compensation and bonus incentive programs.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
