Manufacturing, HR Business Partner

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The Manufacturing HR Business Partner serves as a critical strategic partner and hands‑on HR leader, deeply embedded within our automotive manufacturing plants and parts depots. This role is responsible for supporting the hourly and salaried workforce, collaborating closely with leadership to drive business objectives through a comprehensive HR lens. The HRBP will foster a positive and productive work environment, manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensure compliance, and champion talent development, employee engagement, and effective labor relations directly on the production floor.

This position requires strong business acumen, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and an unwavering commitment to ethical practice and continuous improvement.

• Strategic Business Partnership & Business Acumen: Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, translating business strategy into impactful HR initiatives that optimize organizational effectiveness and elevate the employee experience. Leverage deep operational acumen, gained through immersive Gemba walks and direct engagement with leadership, to proactively identify and address human capital needs within our lean manufacturing and logistics environments, delivering strategically aligned HR solutions that directly accelerate business success and cultivate a high‑performance culture.

• Talent Management & Workforce Transformation:
  Design and execute advanced talent management strategies, encompassing performance optimization, leadership development, robust succession planning, strategic compensation, and integrated talent acquisition. Proactively analyze future workforce needs and capabilities, implementing innovative hourly talent programs (e.g., apprenticeship pathways, reskilling initiatives, strategic placements) that build a high‑performing, engaged, and resilient workforce pipeline essential for future growth and our organizational transformation.

• Data Storytelling and Workforce Planning:
  Champion a data‑first approach, leveraging HR analytics platforms (e.g., Visier, Voice) to extract critical insights, predict workforce trends, and inform strategic decision‑making at the operational leadership level. Lead complex change management initiatives across diverse stakeholder groups, effectively shifting organizational mindsets and mitigating risks to successfully achieve critical business objectives during our ongoing lean and organizational transformation.

• Culture Development & Employee Advocacy:
  Champion a high‑performance, inclusive culture, fostering open communication, trust, & mutual respect in alignment with our 7 Proactive Leadership Standards. Act as a visible & influential HR leader, spearheading employee recognition, diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and cultural events to significantly boost engagement and drive continuous organizational improvement. Maintain a proactive presence on the plant floor, conducting regular engagements to build strong employee relationships, ensure HR accessibility, & proactively address general workplace concerns.

• External Relations & Community Stewardship:
  Orchestrate strategic interactions with local governmental agencies and lead impactful charitable initiatives, significantly strengthening the plant's community engagement & enhancing its positive external brand reputation.

• Strategic Labor and Positive Employee Relations & Negotiation: Lead strategic engagement with labor unions and employee representatives, fostering a proactive and high‑trust partnership essential for operational stability & continuous improvement. Play a pivotal role in collective bargaining, negotiating innovative & mutually beneficial agreements that advance long‑term business objectives & enhance labor‑management relations within our highly dynamic unionized landscape. This strategic leadership directly contributes to stable labor environments, supports sustainable business growth, & ensures employee well‑being.

• Grievance Management & Dispute Resolution:
  Master the resolution of complex, high‑volume union grievances,…