Plant Human Resource Manager

Our client, a global, privately owned Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive manufacturing company
, is seeking an experienced Plant Human Resources Manager to lead the Human Resources function at its Chattanooga, Tennessee manufacturing facility.

Recognized for its innovative material technologies, the organization provides products and solutions to the global automotive industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Plant HR leader with strong manufacturing experience who enjoys working directly with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees in a fast-paced operational environment.

This is a NON-UNION manufacturing facility. Union plant experience is NOT required.

Automotive manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Plant Manager and Plant Leadership Team to support business objectives, employee engagement, talent development, workforce planning, compliance, and overall plant performance.

This position will have one direct report – an HR Generalist.
Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

As a key member of the Plant Management Team
, the Plant Human Resources Manager will have overall responsibility for the HR function at the facility and will provide a combination of strategic HR leadership and hands-on tactical support across all areas of Human Resources.

Working closely with plant leadership, the HR Manager will develop and implement HR strategies, policies, programs, and processes that support operational performance, employee engagement, talent development, workforce effectiveness, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and willing to maintain a highly visible, hands-on presence with both employees and management.

• Serve as a key member of the Plant Management Team and a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager.
• Provide strategic and hands-on HR support to plant leadership and employees.
• Partner with department managers and supervisors to address employee relations, performance, staffing, organizational development, and workforce issues.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and supervisors regarding employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and corrective action.
• Ensure consistent application and enforcement of company policies, procedures, and HR practices.
• Develop and implement site-specific HR programs and initiatives aligned with corporate objectives and applicable employment laws.
• Monitor HR metrics and KPIs and develop action plans to address trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a positive, respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employee relations matters throughout the plant.
• Investigate employee concerns and complaints and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Partner with management to resolve workplace issues effectively and consistently.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain appropriate HR documentation and records.
• Promote open, two-way communication between employees and plant leadership.

• Lead the recruitment and selection process for plant positions in partnership with hiring managers.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviewing, selection, and offer processes.
• Develop and maintain qualified candidate and talent pools.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including EEOC requirements
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• Coordinate orientation and onboarding for new hires and internal transfers.
• Partner with plant leadership to…