Human Resources Manager

Overview

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.

-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. Our Fremont, Ohio location is currently searching for an experienced HR Manager to join their team.

• Participate as an active member of the plant management team in ensuring the location meets or exceeds objectives in areas of safety, cost, delivery, quality, launch, compliance, etc.
• Act as primary interface to union representatives for labor relations matters.
• Manage grievance meetings, collective bargaining process and other activities related to effective and collaborative union relations.
• Advise management and employees in response to questions and/or concerns and recommend an appropriate course of action.
• Administer employee records program such as personnel transactions (hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations), benefits administration (enrollments, status changes).
• Assess training and development needs of the location and prepare location training plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with location leadership team to ensure strategies are in places for employee engagement and retention, including communication forums, surveys that measure engagement, appreciation and recognition events, etc.
• Manage the employee onboarding process, including orientation sessions and ensure effective assimilation into the role.
• Manage the workforce planning process to ensure the right resources at the right time for the location, including development of job descriptions and following the organization's job evaluation process.
• Manage the recruitment and staffing process for hourly vacancies, including the contingent workforce.
• Manage recruitment for salaried/professional-level positions.
• Administer performance review program and ensure the process is effectively utilized.
• Administer salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization. Participate in compensation and benefit surveys within labor market; analyze reports and data to determine competitive compensation and benefits plan.
• Follow a structured process to investigate concerns and incidents and develop and implement and/or advise management on appropriate corrective/preventive actions.
• Manage the corrective action process related to policy violations related to attend, behavior, compliance, etc.
• Participate in related hearings and investigations conducted by outside agencies, such as unemployment, OSHA, worker's compensation, etc.
• Establish and maintain relations with community-based organizations such as the local Human Resources association.
• Write, deliver and manage communications including, but not limited to, job postings, presentations, meetings minutes and notes, newsletters, etc.
• Participate in project teams for initiatives related to the location and/or corporate human resources.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field.

• Minimum of five (5) years Human Resources experience with responsibilities same as those described above, including minimum of three (3) years in a role as HR Manager in a manufacturing work environment.

• Working knowledge of employment and labor laws, such as FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, etc.
• Must have prior experience managing all aspects of labor relations for a manufacturing workforce, including the collective bargaining process.
• Must be knowledgeable of benefits administration, specifically the annual enrollment process, life status changes, COBRA, etc.
• Must have experience with HR systems, preferably Kronos, ADP, People Soft or similar HRIS/Payroll system.
• Working knowledge of TS16949 and ISO requirements as they relate to Human Resources.
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and present information to management, employees, corporate personnel, and vendors/suppliers.
• Excellent analytical, problem resolution, negotiating and project management skills.
• Strong organizational skills; and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities to meet established and changing deadlines.
• Must be willing to work flexible work schedule to ensure HR availability across multiple shifts.