Human Resources Manager

MHI RJ Aviation Group; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, sick time & holidays

Development programs and advancement

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. is hiring an onsite Human Resources Manager for Savannah Machine Works in Pooler, GA.

You will lead HR activities, partner with site leaders, and oversee HR professionals to support talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance in a growing manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes strategic business partnership, scalable HR processes, and effective people solutions to attract and retain talent critical to production demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, onsite manufacturing or distribution ideal.
• Experience leading HR teams; 2+ years of direct people management preferred.
• Ability to translate business goals into people solutions.
• Knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite HR leader for SMW in Pooler, GA, guiding HR activities.
• Partner with site leadership to align HR priorities with production needs.
• Provide oversight to HR Generalists/HRBPs and Recruiters with clear expectations.
• Guide compensation, benefits, and leave programs for the workforce.
• Ensure compliance with laws; collaborate with Legal, Safety and Operations.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide data-driven improvements and reporting.
• Support recruiting priorities and workforce planning aligned with production demand.
• Deliver manager training on interviewing and performance management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SuccessFactors

UKG

Job description

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Company Name: Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.

Location: Pooler, GA, US, 31322

Job Description:

Human Resources Manager

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

The Human Resources Manager serves as the onsite Human Resources leader for Mitsubishi Power Americas’ Savannah Machine Works (SMW) facility in Pooler, Georgia. SMW is a dynamic, advanced manufacturing operation with a growing workforce that manufactures and repairs turbine parts and assembles large gas turbines.

This role combines hands-on site HR leadership with strategic business partnership. Initially, the position will have a strong tactical and operational focus, optimizing HR processes for consistency, compliance, and scalability. As the HR function matures within the business unit, the role will increasingly translate business priorities into practical people strategies that strengthen talent attraction, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, performance, and retention.

The HR Manager provides functional leadership and oversight to onsite HR Generalists/HR Business Partners and Recruiters, serves as the escalation point for complex HR matters, and partners closely with site leadership, Legal, Safety, Operations, and HR colleagues across the business. This position reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
• Demonstrate Mitsubishi Power’s core competencies: action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self and others, and ownership.
• Serve as the primary onsite HR leader for SMW, providing guidance, prioritization, and direction for site HR activities.
• Build trusted relationships with site and business leaders, understand operational priorities, and translate business needs into actionable HR initiatives.
• Provide functional leadership and oversight to onsite HR Generalists/HRBPs and Recruiters, establishing clear expectations, standard work, and consistent practices.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-risk employee relations matters; coach managers on performance, corrective action, employee development, and communications.
• Own and continuously improve core employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, career development, engagement, retention, benefits and leave administration, and employee recordkeeping.
• Identify process inefficiencies, compliance risks, and opportunities to simplify, standardize, and scale HR practices; develop solutions that may be replicated across other sites.
• Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and internal requirements; partner with Legal, Safety, and Operations to mitigate risk and support consistent policy application.
• Guide recruiting priorities and strategies, support interviewing and selection activities as needed, and partner with leaders on workforce planning, staffing forecasts, position needs, and organizational changes aligned with production demands and business objectives.
• Provide guidance on compensation, benefits, and leave programs, including health and welfare plans, PTO, leaves of absence, disability benefits, and employee assistance resources.
• Coordinate and deliver manager training and support related to interviewing, hiring, performance management, employee relations, employee communications, and other HR topics.
• Review and analyze HR metrics, including headcount, turnover, absenteeism, hiring effectiveness, and employee relations trends; use data-driven insights to recommend practical improvements and provide reporting and risk assessments.
• Stay current on HR trends, employment practices, and evolving business needs to continuously improve HR support.
• Partner with HR leaders across sites and business units to align best practices, tools, and shared processes.
• Support special projects and other HR or site initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Six or more years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an onsite manufacturing or distribution environment, with strong experience in HR business partnership, employee relations, process ownership, and compliance.
• Experience providing functional leadership to HR team members; two or more years of direct people management experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience developing, improving, and streamlining HR processes.
• Proven ability to partner with business leaders and translate strategic or operational goals into effective people solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of HR principles and practices, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, consultation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, handle sensitive information, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with SuccessFactors and UKG a plus.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse, inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace.
• This is an onsite role based at Savannah Machine Works in Pooler, Georgia.
• Up to 15% overnight travel by land and/or air may be required to support multisite alignment or business unit initiatives.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.