HR Manager - Automotive Supplier

Overview

About DTS

Detroit Thermal Systems (DTS) is a leading minority-owned automotive supplier headquartered in Romulus, Michigan. Since 2012, DTS has specialized in the development and manufacture of high-quality heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and climate control components for the automotive industry, combining advanced technology with rigorous manufacturing standards and commitment to workforce diversity.

Detroit Thermal Systems is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

The HR Manager at Detroit Thermal Systems (DTS) serves as a strategic and operational business partner to plant leadership, supporting a large-scale, complex, and fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end HR execution at the site, including employee relations, talent development, labor relations, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. The HR Manager plays a critical role in enabling plant performance during launch, ramp-up, and steady-state operations, ensuring the organization has the leadership, capability, and culture required to perform at a high level.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader who thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments, demonstrates strong business acumen, and can influence leaders to drive accountability, engagement, and performance across the plant.

• Partner closely with the Plant Manager and site leadership team to align HR strategy with operational and business objectives
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on:
• Organizational effectiveness
• Workforce planning
• Leader capability and performance
• Support plant execution by ensuring the organization is staffed, structured, and operating effectively

• Support HR execution through plant launch, ramp-up, and stabilization phases
• Ensure readiness across:
• Workforce planning and onboarding
• Leadership capability and training
• Culture and engagement
• Partner with leadership to drive accountability and ownership during high-pressure operational periods

• Lead all aspects of employee relations, including:
• Investigations
• Corrective actions
• Performance management
• Terminations
• Partner with plant leadership on labor relations and collective bargaining agreement compliance
• Coach leaders through complex employee situations, ensuring consistency and fairness

• Lead and execute performance management processes, including:
• Coaching leaders on performance conversations
• Developing performance improvement plans (PIPs)
• Supporting talent reviews
• Drive succession planning and leadership development across all levels
• Ensure the plant is building a sustainable talent pipeline

• Identify staffing needs and partner with Corporate Talent Acquisition for hiring execution
• Use data and workforce analytics to support planning and decision-making
• Ensure the plant is staffed appropriately to meet operational demand

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including:
• Onboarding
• Development
• Retention
• Offboarding
• Serve as subject matter expert for HR systems and processes
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all HR administrative processes

• Drive a strong, engaged workforce aligned with One Piston culture and values
• Act as cultural ambassador, reinforcing:
• Accountability
• Respect for people
• Operational excellence
• Partner with leadership to maintain high levels of employee engagement and communication

• Coordinate and deliver management training on:
• Leadership development
• Performance management
• Employee relations
• Compliance and workplace standards
• Enable leaders to effectively manage teams in a fast-paced, operational environment

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