HR Manager

PPG Industries; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries seeks an experienced HR Manager to deliver local HR services aligned with regional HR goals. You will report to the HR Business Services Country Leader and work in a hybrid model with on-site collaboration and flexible Fridays.

The role emphasizes onboarding, contingent worker management, compensation advisory, and continuous HR process improvements in a manufacturing setting. Extensive employee relations experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years in HR Manager roles in national/global manufacturing context.
• 10+ years of employee relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive HR services at the local level and ensure alignment with regional HR goals.
• Assist managers in preparing job descriptions and oversee onboarding to integrate new hires smoothly.
• Oversee hiring/termination of contingent workers and advise on compensation changes and wage ranges.
• Lead HR process improvements, standardization, and transformations.
• Provide legal guidance on local labor laws, supervise labor relations activities, and manage disciplinary actions.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

You will deliver comprehensive HR services at the local level, ensuring understanding of the regional HR Business Services goals and compliance with local regulations. You will report to the HR Business Services Country Leader.

Local Service Delivery: 75% Hiring and Onboarding

• Support managers in preparing job descriptions.
• Oversee the onboarding process to ensure new hires are integrated smoothly into our company.
• Support the hiring and termination of contingent workers.

Compensation

• Advise managers and HRBPs regarding compensation changes due to employee movements.
• Advise managers on employee wages ranges and increases.
• Administer sales incentive plans, handle letter preparation and payout calculations with Finance and Sales.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead HR process improvements, standardization and transformations.

ER/LR

• Monitor changes in laws, draft updates to company policies, and distribute new regulations to relevant parties.
• Maintain regular contact with local managers, provide coaching.
• Provide legal advice on employment matters to ensure compliance with local labor laws, including policies, sick leave, absenteeism, and leave management.
• Advise and conduct disciplinary actions / grievances and advise managers and HRBPs on legal aspects regarding voluntary and involuntary departures.
• Manage employee separations, and offboarding processes.
• Prepare labor and government audits.
• Prepare new / changes in regulations / policies if the law is changing.
• Handle daily labor relations.
• Prepare and lead Union / works council negotiations.
• Conduct on site Ethics investigations.

Strategy Implementation: 20% Performance Management

• Support local goal setting upon request of local leadership.
• Clarify mid-year performance activities upon request / ensuring compliance.
• Support on year-end rating collection and calibrations.

Talent Management and Engagement

• Provide insights into local talents for regional or global talent reviews.
• Provide insights into local talents for succession planning.
• Facilitate engagement survey result sharing, action planning and Bottom Quartile management upon request of local leadership.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

• Support and facilitate DEI education.

Local Initiatives: 5%

• Consult and decide on medical services coordination / wellness or other specific local activities according to Global PPG Procedures.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 10 or more years of experience in HR Manager roles in a national or global company in a manufacturing or production industry.
• 10 or more years of experience of employee relations activities.

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

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• PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets.
• PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs.
• Other incentives may apply.
• Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.
• Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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