HR Manager

Permag; Korntal-Münchingen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Permag, the only North American producer of Samarium Cobalt magnets, is hiring a Human Resources Manager for our Korntal-Münchingen, Germany facility. You will partner with leadership to execute headcount strategy, manage recruitment, onboarding, and employee development, and ensure compliant, high-performance people practices.

This role focuses on building a culture of inclusion, engagement, and continuous improvement while supporting management through complex personnel matters and policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Human Resources Generalist, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• PHR/SPHR Certification or SHRM certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Partner with leadership to understand and execute headcount strategy for current and future needs.
• Manage and administer talent acquisition: recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding and ongoing development.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or related field

Job description

Permag, the only North American producer of Samarium Cobalt (SmCo) magnets, is a leading provider of engineered magnetic solutions through its portfolio of specialized brands—Dexter Magnetic Technologies, Electron Energy Corporation (EEC), and Magnetic Component Engineering (MCE). With deep expertise in rare earth materials precision magnetics, and manufacturing excellence, Permag delivers innovative, high-performance solutions for the world’s most demanding industries.

Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position:

The Human Resources Manager plays an integral role in the organization by providing full range HR support to our manufacturing facility in Korntal-Münchingen, Germany. In this role, you will be a true business partner in a growing company that lives its core values of Developing High Performing People, Continuous Improvement, Honesty and Integrity, Creativity, Trust and Respect, Winning through Teamwork and Accountability.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a self-starter to work in a dynamic environment and shape the future growth of the company. We offer an inspiring career development opportunity where every day you can see the impact you’re making on the organization.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations headcount strategy for current and future business needs
• Manage and administer the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding and ongoing development of qualified applicants. Collaborate with hiring managers and department heads to understand skills and competencies required for job openings. Assist hiring managers with the effective use of selection criteria and onboarding tools.
• Support and manage organizational programs relative to team member development, retention, performance management, onboarding, career development, and succession planning, to ensure a talent pipeline that will successfully enable current strategies and future growth.
• Support current and future business needs through employee development, engagement, and motivation. Build a culture that empowers all employees to bring their true and most productive selves to work. Embed diversity and inclusion in all people practices.
• Provide support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive employee questions and issues arise; required to execute tasks in delicate circumstances such as reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations
• Nurture a positive working environment, ensuring we are retaining and engaging our valuable employees
• Identify, advocate for and implement best practices across all areas of the business; simplify or reduce nonvalue-added processes.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Manage the leave processes and worker’s compensation cases.
• Responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs, within the scope of this role.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Human Resources experience in a Generalist capacity, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Technical Skills:

• PHR/SPHR Certification or SHRM certification, preferred