Human Resources Manager

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is seeking an Human Resources Manager to act as a strategic HR partner for a manufacturing plant, aligning HR initiatives with business goals and labor relations.

This role emphasizes talent development, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement while partnering with plant leadership to drive organizational effectiveness. The role requires 7+ years in HR within manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and experience negotiating and managing labor relations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience with manufacturing exposure.
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior leaders in complex environments.
• Experience leading CBA negotiations and managing labor relations activities.

Responsibilities

• Own and communicate HR processes as a member of the Plant Leadership team.
• Champion employee and labor relations, talent development, performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Support a strong safety culture by modeling safe work practices and addressing safety and health matters.
• Build associate capabilities and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the plant HR team for strong ownership and execution.
• Manage core HR processes and data, including performance management and engagement reporting.
• Partner with leaders to implement HR strategies and tactical plans aligned with business objectives.
• Lead compliance management and training of HR policies.
• Manage the integrity of the collective bargaining agreement processes.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Talent development

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

The Human Resources Manager will serve as a strategic HR partner supporting plant business goals and HR functional priorities while building a safe, engaged, high-performing workforce. This role leads key HR strategies across employee and labor relations and employee engagement, talent management and development, support both hourly and leadership training, organizational structure, workforce planning, and compliance. The Manager will partner closely with plant and regional leadership to strengthen associate engagement, support continuous improvement, and lead HR programs that meet current and future business needs. This position also plays an important role in promoting the company's vision, values, and culture while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Why This Role Matters

Help shape a safe, collaborative, and high-performing plant culture where associates are engaged, involved, and empowered to contribute.

Strengthen the organization by ensuring the plant attracts, develops, and retains an innovative, multi-skilled workforce aligned with current and future business needs.

Serve as a trusted HR partner to plant and divisional leadership, supporting business results while maintaining positive labor and employee relations.

Drive continuous improvement by strengthening HR systems, adopting lean principles, and applying relevant best practices from across the organization and industry.

What You Will Do

• As a member of the Plant Leadership team own and communicate HR processes.
• Champion employee and labor relations, talent development, performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Support a strong safety culture by modeling safe work practices and taking a leadership role in addressing workplace safety and health matters.
• Build and strengthen associate capabilities and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the plant HR team to ensure strong ownership, consistent execution, and continued capability development.
• Manage core HR processes and data, including succession and merit planning, performance management, engagement surveys, and associated records and reporting.
• Partner with local and regional leaders to execute HR strategies and tactical plans that support business objectives, cultural change, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support compliance management and training of HR policies.
• Manage and uphold the integrity of the collective bargaining agreement, and all such processes within

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of HR experience with significant manufacturing exposure.
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior leaders in complex environments.
• Experience leading CBA negotiations and managing labor relations activities.

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.

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

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.

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