HR Manager Corporate Functions

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking an HR Manager for Corporate Functions in Akron, Ohio. This role serves as the strategic HR partner to corporate function leaders, aligning talent strategies with business priorities to drive organizational performance.

You will lead talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development initiatives, partner with HR Centers of Excellence, and drive change management and succession planning to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or organizational development.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience partnering with leadership.
• Experience in talent management, succession planning, development, and engagement.
• Strong stakeholder influence and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Partner with corporate function leaders to develop and execute people strategies.
• Lead talent management processes including workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, organizational design, and change management.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to implement programs for talent acquisition, compensation, learning, and engagement.
• Analyze workforce data and trends to identify opportunities and support informed decisions.

Skills

Talent management

Workforce planning

Leadership development

Employee engagement

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

HRIS

Analytics tools

Job description

HR Manager, Corporate Functions serves as a strategic HR partner to corporate leadership teams, aligning people strategies with business objectives across key functional areas. The role leads talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development initiatives to support business success. Working closely with leaders and HR Centers of Excellence, the HR Manager helps drive change management, succession planning, and talent strategies that strengthen organizational capability. This position leverages business insights and HR data to influence decision-making and ensure the organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent.**Why This Role Matters*** Serves as the primary strategic HR partner for corporate function leaders, aligning talent and workforce strategies with business priorities to drive organizational performance.* Influences key business decisions through expertise in talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.* Partners with leaders to build high-performing teams, strengthen employee engagement, and lead change initiatives that support business growth and transformation.* Leverages workforce data, insights, and HR best practices to ensure the organization attracts, develops, and retains the talent needed for long-term success.**What You Will Do*** Partner with corporate function leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support business objectives and organizational priorities.* Lead talent management processes, including workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development initiatives.* Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations, organizational design, change management, and team effectiveness.* Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to implement programs related to talent acquisition, compensation, learning, and employee engagement.* Analyze workforce data and business trends to identify opportunities, address organizational challenges, and support informed decision-making.* Ensure HR policies, practices, and processes are applied consistently while fostering an inclusive, high-performing, and compliant work environment.**What We’re Looking For*** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.* 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including partnership with business leaders on talent, workforce, and organizational initiatives.* Experience supporting talent management processes, such as performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement programs.* Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, lead change initiatives, and leverage workforce data to support business decision-making.**Additional Details*** Relocation Available: No.* Sponsorship Available: No.* Typical Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.