HR Manager Corporate Functions

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is seeking an HR Manager for Corporate Functions to act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, aligning people strategies with business goals. You will guide talent management, planning, engagement, and leadership development to strengthen organizational capability.

You will influence decisions using HR data, support change initiatives, and help the organization attract, develop, and retain top talent across corporate functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Organizational Development.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with business leaders.
• Experience leading talent, workforce, and organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with corporate function leaders to develop and execute people strategies.
• Lead talent management, workforce planning, performance management, and leadership development.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, change management, and organizational design.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence on talent acquisition, compensation, learning, and engagement.
• Analyze workforce data to inform decisions and drive inclusion and high performance.

Skills

Talent management

Workforce planning

Succession planning

Leadership development

Performance management

Employee engagement

Change management

Organizational design

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Organizational Development

Tools

HRIS

Excel

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.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state‑of‑the‑art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day. People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet. Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice: Federal law requires Goodyear to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Goodyear will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.