Manager, Human Resources

DENSO; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Bonus program

On-site wellness center

Job summary

DENSO Maryville, TN manufacturing facility seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to manage full lifecycle recruiting, workforce planning, succession planning, and vendor contracts. You will lead internships, develop budgets, monitor hiring metrics, and ensure legal compliance across federal, state, and local requirements.

Location is 100% on-site at the Maryville facility. Strong leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills are essential to align HR strategy with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manages the talent acquisition function and monitors daily work assignments.
• Develops goals and measures for talent acquisition aligned with division strategy.
• Communicates hiring needs and advises executive management on planning and strategy.
• Develops policies and processes for the talent acquisition function.
• Monitors and achieves hiring metrics to meet corporate goals.
• Sources, screens, interviews, and recommends candidates for management/executive roles.
• Supports development of associates and provides coaching and training as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Employee relations

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

10+ years as HR Business Partner

5+ years leadership experience

Manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of senior management, the role manages the full life cycle recruiting process for openings across all areas of the company. Responsibilities include workforce planning, succession planning in conjunction with other HR areas, negotiating vendor contracts, coordinating contract personnel, developing and managing internship programs, coordinating recruiting materials, and implementing process improvements. The position prepares employment and advertising budgets, schedules expenditures, and monitors all hiring metrics to ensure progress toward corporate goals. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment law by studying legislation, anticipating new requirements, enforcing adherence, and advising senior management on necessary actions. It recruits, screens, interviews, and recommends external and internal candidates for management and executive roles, including recruiting from colleges, technical schools, and job fairs. The position supports the organization’s overall business strategy through effective human resources management.

Location: DENSO Maryville, TN manufacturing facility (100% on-site).

Responsibilities

• Manages the operational and personnel activities of the talent acquisition function of Human Resources and monitors daily work assignments, project plans, and development of subordinates.
• Develops and secures approval of goals, objectives, and measures for the talent acquisition function and ensures they comply with overall division and organizational strategy.
• Communicates and is accountable for meeting talent acquisition needs, advising executive management on planning and strategy.
• Develops, reviews, and communicates policies, procedures, and processes for the talent acquisition function.
• Monitors and is responsible for achieving all hiring metrics to ensure progress toward corporate goals and objectives.
• Sources, recruits, screens, interviews, and recommends external and/or internal candidates for management and executive jobs.
• Supports personnel in developing individual goals and objectives, and provides coaching, support, and assessment to talent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong capability to use Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at an OEM or Tier 1 Supplier.
• Demonstrated experience with positive employee relations, administering discipline, and performance improvement.
• Experience with talent management processes (e.g., talent review, performance management, succession planning, career development, and training).
• Six Sigma certification and/or PDCA experience highly desirable.
• Experience working with Oracle.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of current talent acquisition best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of current employment laws and regulations, including visa and other work authorization requirements for non-citizen personnel.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; skillful presenter capable of interpreting complex information and explaining it clearly.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to approach business relationships as partnerships.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to resolve difficult, sensitive situations while maintaining professionalism.
• Analytical skills to interpret potentially conflicting data and provide sound business recommendations.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to define objectives, identify stakeholders, plan steps, and coordinate resources to achieve goals.
• People management skills with the ability to develop associates and identify individual education or training needs.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to apply process improvement planning and checking to own work output and assist others in identifying gaps.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company‑provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel Insurance
• Various no‑cost wellness & chronic condition management programs
• Various optional insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• On‑site Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• On‑site Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Annual Salary: $110,000 – $138,000