Human Resources Manager

Challenge Manufacturing; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing, located in Pontiac, MI, seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the Plant HR team, align policies with the CBA, and partner with plant leadership on culture change. You will oversee hourly and salaried staff, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and HR records while ensuring compliance with laws and union processes.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of HR management in manufacturing, a Bachelor’s in HR/Business, PHR/SHRM preferred, and a Master’s degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6+ years of HR management in a similarly sized manufacturing company.
• PHR/SHRM certification preferred; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Plant HR department and HR team to manage hourly and salaried staff.
• Ensure policy adherence and alignment with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing, and HR records.
• Partner with plant leadership on culture change and employee relations.
• Manage union grievances and unemployment hearings when needed.
• Maintain HR reporting and compliance with employment laws.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree preferred

PHR/SHRM-CP/ SCP preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Who We Are: Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!Who We Want:The Human Resources Manager will lead and direct the functions of the Plant Human Resources (HR) department with their team of HR Generalists, Talent Acquisition Specialists and Payroll employees. Responsibilities include but are not limited to hourly hiring and onboarding, overall administration and enforcement of company policies & practices, alignment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, partnership with plant leadership on culture change, and the evaluation of the human resource function within their facility. The ideal candidate will be passionate about evolving the plant culture and employee population, striving to be a wealth of knowledge for all team members within the plant, welcoming requests for information and assistance, and having effective and swift follow through.What You'll Do:Manages a team of salaried HR employees through day-to-day processes; develops their opportunities and strengths; challenges them to grow within and outside of their expertise; assesses their performance and gives productive feedback; and is available to guide and influence their HR decision making skillsEnsures consistent application of company policies, including administration of attendance points policy; issuing written discipline documents; investigating alleged misconduct; coaching plant leadership on disciplinary matters; and ensuring alignment to the Collective Bargaining AgreementManages all hourly and salaried employee escalations, including those within and outside of policy; manage the union grievance process in partnership with the local union; partner with the plant leadership team on consistent application of rules and policies; and escalate to the HR Director as needed to ensure company alignmentLeads your team through hourly recruitment efforts, including confirming hiring needs with Plant Leadership; working with supervisors to screen and interview candidates; extending offers; scheduling drug testing and background checks; onboarding employees; communicating internal opportunities; completing internal transfers; conducting exit interviews, and identifying areas for improvementSupports your team in processing weekly hourly team member payroll using ADP Workforce Now, including resolving timecard discrepancies; confirming timecard approvals; processing weekly payroll files; and investigating payroll discrepanciesEstablishes and maintain department records and reports, including investigative and personnel files with ADP. Participates in plant leadership staff meetings and attends other meetings, ensuring there is a HR voice and perspective.Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment lawsParticipates in unemployment hearings when necessaryWhen and Where:This will be a 7 AM - 5 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Pontiac, MI.What You Need to Have:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required6+ years of human resource management experience in a similarly sized companyManufacturing or automotive background experience preferredPHR / SHRM-CP/SCP certificate preferredMaster’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferredUnderstands the “big picture” impact of decisions – how the key drivers of the business impact the company’s financial statementsExcellent oral and written communication skills. Comfortable communicating in difficult situations in both individual and group settingsUses an objective and balanced approached toward analysis and decision makingDemonstrated expertise in key HR disciplines including the area of; Attraction & Retention, Alignment and Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits and Training & Development, Union experienceAble to inspire, influence and develop other peopleIs thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of workMaintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflictsUses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationshipsWorks with sense of urgency to meet needs of customersHas ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity