Manager Human Resources

Apply for the Manager Human Resources role at AAM – American Axle & Manufacturing.

Manager Human Resources

• Acts as HR Manager for the plant, responsible for the full HR lifecycle from recruitment, onboarding, performance appraisals, talent development and succession through to payroll and departures.
• Interacts with all employees and leaders at the site, together with other contact persons in the Europe region.

• Provides advice and guidance to all levels of management on company HR strategy, policies and procedures.
• Supports core HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, talent management, learning and development/training, compensation, grading, absenteeism, performance improvement plans, labor relations and leadership development.
• Develops the HR strategy, monitors KPIs, participates in organizational development projects and actively shapes changes to processes and practices.
• Maintains good communication and a positive relationship with employees, promotes a good social climate and helps drive employee satisfaction to ensure a positive working environment.
• Collaborates closely with other parts of the regional European organization and with the US headquarters.
• All other tasks as assigned.

• Successfully completed Bachelor or Master Degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Business Studies, Economics, Law, Psychology or a similar subject area.
• At least 8 years of professional experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally in a manufacturing, engineering or automotive environment.
• Proven experience in a number of areas of the HR lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance and appraisals, learning and development, compensation and payroll, disciplinary procedures, severance and/or grievance management.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law in theory and in practical, operative application.
• Leadership, training and coaching experience preferred.
• High level of personal integrity, autonomy and sense of responsibility.
• Excellent communication, negotiation skills and intercultural competence.
• Strong communication skills in English.

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures driveline and metal forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow.

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM—and the world.