Human Resources Business Services Manager

PPG; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Services Manager to lead HR for the site and advise plant leadership on progressive HR practices. You will drive enterprise HR strategies, partner with business leaders to enhance workforce planning and organizational effectiveness, and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Reporting to the HR Business Services Cluster Leader with a Site HR Generalist, this role offers expanded leadership scope and alignment of people

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including strategic HRBP or organizational development roles.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional or Senior Professional in Human Resources certification is a plus.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.
• Experience in manufacturing or operations environments.
• Exposure to positive employee relations strategies.
• Design thinking or HR methodology experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant and functional leaders to align HR strategies with team goals.
• Lead change plans and organizational development programs.
• Identify talent and support career pathing, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Use HR analytics to forecast workforce needs and guide decisions.
• Champion employee engagement strategies and feedback mechanisms.
• Maintain a union-free work environment.
• Ensure adherence to employment laws and manage risk.
• Partner with COE teams to create integrated HR solutions.
• Lead enterprise-wide HR projects, including digital transformation and HR tech adoption.
• Demonstrate flexibility for future relocation opportunities aligned with career progression.

Skills

Strategic HRBP

Organizational Development

Employee Engagement

Workforce Planning

HR Analytics

Change Management

Leadership Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

As a Human Resources Business Services Manager, you will manage all HR activities for the Huntsville, AL site and be a strategic advisor for plant leadership through progressive HR practices. ou will lead the execution of enterprise-wide HR strategies, partner with business leaders to lead organizational effectiveness, and champion programs that enhance talent, culture, and performance. You will advise on and lead strategies for workforce planning, organizational development, employee engagement, and talent management while you also ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.

Reporting directly to the HR Business Services Cluster Leader, you will partner with a Site HR Generalist to implement people strategies that support site goals and position us for future growth. This role is ideal for a HR professional seeking to expand their leadership scope, influence organizational strategy, and prepare for broader HR leadership opportunities across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant and functional leaders to align HR strategies with team goals, focusing on talent development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead change plans and organizational development programs that foster a culture of innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Identify talent and support career pathing, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Use HR analytics to identify trends, forecast workforce needs, and guide strategic decisions.
• Champion employee engagement strategies, and feedback mechanisms to create a inclusive workplace.
• Maintain union free work environment.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and manage risk.
• Partner with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development Centers of Excellence to create integrated HR solutions.
• Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide HR projects, including digital transformation, HR tech adoption, and process optimization.
• Demonstrate flexibility and openness to future relocation opportunities aligned with career progression and our needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's Degree preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including strategic HRBP or Organizational Development roles.
• Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional or Senior Professional in Human Resources certification is a plus.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.
• Experience in manufacturing or operations environments.
• Exposure to positive employee relations strategies.
• Design thinking or HR methodology experience.