Human Resource Manager (Bilingual)

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies; Wellford (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies is seeking an HR leader to partner with plant management on workforce planning, employee relations, and talent development. You will oversee HR operations for up to 100 employees, including recruitment, onboarding, records, payroll coordination, and benefits administration.

The role emphasizes driving engagement, managing performance, ensuring compliance, and leveraging HR data to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 6+ years of HR management experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and safety regulations.
• Experience with HR systems and payroll tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership on workforce planning and talent development.
• Oversee HR operations for up to 100 employees including recruitment and onboarding.
• Drive employee engagement and relations to foster inclusive culture.
• Identify training and development opportunities with managers.
• Guide performance management and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Utilize HR data to drive workforce decisions.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Diversity & inclusion

Data analytics

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros.

Responsibilities:

Partner with Plant Leadership:

• Act as a trusted advisor to plant management on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and talent development.
• Support the implementation of HR strategies that align with business objectives and operational goals.

Lead HR Operations:

• Oversee daily HR activities for a workforce of up to 100 employees.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HR processes.

Drive Employee Engagement and Relations:

• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Address employee relations matters with professionalism and fairness, including conflict resolution, coaching, and disciplinary processes.
• Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction.

Support Talent Development:

• Identify training and development opportunities that strengthen workforce capabilities.
• Partner with managers to build employee skills, support career growth, and promote continuous learning.

Champion Performance Management:

• Guide leaders through performance reviews, talent discussions, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Help develop high-performing teams that contribute to operational success.

Ensure Compliance:

• Maintain compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Promote programs that support employee well-being.

Utilize HR Data to Drive Decisions:

• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.
• Analyze workforce metrics, including turnover, absenteeism, and employee engagement, to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• 6+ years of experience in HR management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of labor laws, health and safety regulations, and HR policies.
• Experience using HR systems and payroll tools for efficient HR data management.
• Ability to manage employee relations, resolve conflicts, and lead employee engagement programs.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.