HR Manager

Title: Manager, HR

Team: Phoenix HR

Report To: Sr. Manager, HR

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours | Schedule may vary based on business needs. Occasional support outside normal business hours may be required to support plant operations, employee matters, and global coordination.

Benefits: LG Energy Solution offers a competitive total rewards package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees
, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and additional voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the applicable benefit plans.

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, delivering innovative battery solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). With expanding operations across the United States, we are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability while powering the future of clean energy. Join our team and help shape the next generation of advanced battery technology.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Manager serves as the on-site HR leader for the Phoenix manufacturing facility and is responsible for leading and executing site-level human resources operations in alignment with company policies, corporate HR strategy, and applicable employment laws.

This position partners closely with plant leadership and Corporate HR functions to support workforce planning, recruiting and staffing in partnership with Talent Acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation processes, training and development, compliance, and overall employee engagement. The HR Manager serves as a key liaison between the Phoenix site and Corporate HR leadership in Holland, Michigan, ensuring consistent application of HR programs and practices while addressing the operational needs of the local facility.

The HR Manager also provides leadership, coaching, and development to assigned on-site HR team members and supports the continued development and improvement of HR processes as the Phoenix operation grows.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary on-site HR partner for Phoenix plant leadership, managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Serve as the primary HR escalation point for complex employee relations, policy, compliance, and workforce matters at the Phoenix facility, escalating significant matters to Corporate HR leadership as appropriate.
• Partner with Corporate HR and site leadership to implement HR strategies, policies, programs, and processes in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support workforce planning and staffing needs for hourly and salaried positions in partnership with Talent Acquisition and functional leadership.
• Provide guidance to leaders regarding employee relations, performance concerns, workplace conduct, attendance, policy interpretation, and corrective action.
• Manage and support employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
• Support implementation of company performance management programs, including goal setting, performance reviews, feedback cycles, promotions, and related processes.
• Partner with Compensation and leadership on compensation-related processes in accordance with established company programs and guidelines.
• Coordinate with appropriate HR functions to ensure effective new hire orientation, onboarding, and integration of employees into the Phoenix facility.
• Support employee engagement, retention, communication, and workplace culture initiatives.
• Coordinate and monitor required HR, compliance, leadership, and job-related training in partnership with applicable departments and subject matter experts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company HR policies.
• Oversee site HR administrative requirements, including Form I-9 processes, employment documentation, and appropriate maintenance of confidential employee records.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and support internal audits, compliance reviews, and reporting requirements.
• Analyze workforce trends, employee relations matters, turnover, staffing, and other HR metrics to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Corporate HR in Holland, Michigan, to maintain consistency across HR practices while addressing Phoenix-specific…