Plant HR Manager – Automotive Manufacturing
About The Position
This is a newly built plant with a single, dedicated customer: BMW. You'd be the HR Manager for a brand-new site inside a global Tier 1/2 automotive supplier network of 60 plants and 7,000+ employees — with the growth trajectory and visibility that comes with standing up a facility from the ground floor. The plant is non-union, so union-specific HR experience isn't required. You'll sit on the Plant Management Team as advisor to the Plant Manager, with one direct report (HR Generalist), and own the full HR function on-site: recruitment, training, performance management, total rewards administration, and HS&E. You'll have real seat-at-the-table influence — this role is a core member of the site leadership team, not a back-office function. The company's track record backs that up: the last person in this role was promoted internally to Sr. Employee Relations Manager at the corporate level. This is a hands-on, plant-floor HR role, not a purely strategic desk job — ideal if you want to be close to operations while still shaping policy, talent strategy, and site culture. Relocation is paid, and the company recruits nationwide for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of HR management experience in manufacturing
- Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Experience working within a matrix, global organization
- Working knowledge of payroll and HRIS systems
- Solid grasp of HR fundamentals with the ability to influence decision-makers at multiple levels
- Willingness and ability to learn technical, plant-specific concepts
Nice To Haves
- Professional HR certification a plus
- Automotive industry experience desirable
Responsibilities
- Advise the Plant Manager and leadership team on employee relations, engagement, and HR strategy
- Manage recruitment, screening, interviewing, and onboarding for open plant positions
- Oversee training and development plans aligned to TS16949 requirements and TWI methodology
- Administer performance management, including the talent model and development planning
- Oversee total rewards administration, HRIS record-keeping, and benefits enrollment
- Manage HS&E compliance: injury claims, workers' comp records, regulatory reporting, and safety advocacy
- Coach your HR Generalist and partner with department heads on workforce needs
Benefits
- 10% Bonus
- Paid relocation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
