Sr Manufacturing HR Lead

Owens Corning•South Fulton, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Human Resources Lead for the Atlanta, GA asphalt and roofing facilities serves as a strategic partner to the Plant Leader, driving an inclusive culture, organizational effectiveness, employee and labor relations, and talent development. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, this role leads HR strategy and execution to support business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The Sr. HR Lead provides expert guidance on all human capital matters, ensuring alignment with best practices and business objectives. Reports to: Regional HR Leader – West with a dotted line to the Atlanta Plant Leader Span of Control: 2 direct reports: Sr. HR Associate and Talent & Development Coordinator

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
5–7 years of progressive HR experience
Change Leadership: Proven ability to lead through growth, transformation, and innovation. Builds high-performance cultures that balance results with care for individuals.
Business Acumen: Understands key business metrics and financial drivers to align HR strategies with operational goals.
HR Expertise: Deep knowledge of HR best practices across performance management, compensation, talent acquisition, development, and succession planning.
Employee & Labor Relations: Skilled in coaching leaders and employees through complex issues, conducting investigations, and fostering a high-performing, compliant workplace.
Communication & Coaching: Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective at coaching for performance and development.
Strategic Thinking: Uses data and insights to guide decisions, anticipate future needs, and shape workforce capabilities.
Leadership & Influence: Inspires and energizes others, develops talent, drives results, and fosters collaboration across teams.
Execution & Accountability: Follows through on commitments, drives initiatives to completion, and models integrity.
Learning & Development: Actively engages in personal and team growth; promotes continuous learning.
Travel: Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success in driving employee engagement and implementing impactful HR strategies
Proven ability to partner with business leaders to deliver strong operational results
Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and Executing HR Strategies
Collaboration with plant leadership to shape roles with clear accountability and growth opportunities
Driving pay-for-performance through effective use of company’s talent systems and practices
Building collaborative, engaged teams aligned to shared goals
Supports safety and engagement initiatives ensuring that leaders and employees embody Owens Corning’s “Safer Together” brand
Leads employee relations to ensure high plant and employee performance while ensuring consistent execution of company policy and practices
Diagnosing performance gaps and implementing innovative solutions to fill those gaps
Contributing to broader business strategy beyond HR
Leading, Engaging, and Developing Talent
Driving recruitment strategies that enhance employer brand and candidate experience
Creating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to thrive
Leading training, onboarding, and development programs, including partnerships with local institutions
Investing in the growth and development of the HR team
Overseeing new hire training and ensuring new hires have a positive on-boarding experience
Coaching leaders on OC Leadership Capabilities and performance management
Facilitating employee engagement and recognition initiatives
Acting as a trusted advisor on organizational and talent matters
Partners with the plant leadership team to improve plant organizational results by measuring and assessing performance, diagnosing problems and implementing solutions.
Supporting communication strategies that align and inspire teams
Promoting cross-functional collaboration to elevate plant performance
Fostering a Positive Employee Relations Environment
Creating an inclusive, engaged culture with clear ownership and accountability
Ensuring talent is selected, trained, and equipped to meet performance expectations and business needs
Monitoring labor activity and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations
Establishing Owens Corning as an employer of choice in the Atlanta market
Building strong relationships with community and political stakeholders
Representing Owens Corning in local affairs and community events
Leveraging employee engagement as a platform for internal and external communications
HR Functional Leadership
Advising on organizational structure, work design, and talent needs
Coaching leaders on employee development and growth planning
Modeling and promoting fair, inclusive leadership practices
Using capability modeling to guide skill development and workforce planning
Actively contributing to business team strategy and execution
Co-leads with Corporate Labor Relations to ensure plant labor agreements support business results and business strategy
Oversee training & development within the facility utilizing TPM methodologies in partnership with the Training and Development team
Administrative HR Leadership
Championing plant-level Compensation & Benefits programs
Leading wellness strategy to foster employee well-being and engagement
Overseeing the administration of HRIS platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors, Talent Center, Kronos) for recruiting, payroll, Variable Incentive Pay, learning, reporting, and resolving employee inquiries
Leveraging HR analytics to support strategic business decisions
The Sr. HR lead is expected to perform all other tasks as assigned