Manager, Human Resources

TPI Composites, Inc; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation plans

Job summary

TPI Composites, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to serve as a link between management and staff on its Newton, Iowa site. The role focuses on policy interpretation, employee relations, and driving diversity and engagement across the workforce.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in HR, including leadership experience, with strong knowledge of employment law, compensation analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. On-site role with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in human resources, business management, communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in Human Resources with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a link between management and associates by handling questions and administering policies.
• Act as chief of staff on site management team advising site leaders on people programs and policies.
• Champion diversity and associate engagement programs to ensure an inclusive workforce.
• Analyze and administer compensation programs for consistency and competitiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in HR or related field

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

About TPI

We are a leading wind-blade manufacturer and the only independent wind blade manufacturer with a global footprint. We manufacture advanced composite products to our customers’ exact specifications in facilities designed, built, and strategically located either near our customers’ target markets or in low-cost, world-class locations, to minimize total delivered cost. In addition, we provide global field service maintenance and repairs for wind turbine OEMs and asset owners by leveraging our global footprint and approximately 12,000 capable associates.

About the Role

In addition to solid human resources and leadership skills, the successful candidate will have passion and demonstrate success in driving diversity & inclusion and employee engagement. If this describes you, we invite you to speak to us about this opportunity to grow wind blade business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a link between management and associates by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Act as “chief of staff” on site management team, advising site leaders on the full spectrum of people programs, policies, and actions.
• Champion diversity & inclusion and associate engagement programs to ensure an inclusive and engaged work force.
• Analyze and administer compensation programs to ensure consistency and competitiveness of the organization’s compensation program.
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
• Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, and corrective action/discipline procedures.
• Plan and conduct new associate orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
• Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, and associate relations.
• Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Provide current and prospective associates with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and associate benefits.
• Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
• Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
• Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for associate exits.
• Oversee the evaluation, classification and rating of occupations and job positions.
• Study legislation recent legal developments to assess industry trends.
• Develop or administer special projects in areas such as pay equity, community involvement, associate rewards and recognition.
• Contract with vendors to provide associate services, such as food service, transportation, or relocation service.
• Adhere to and represent the company's values and behaviors as defined by the TPI Mission and Core Values and EHS policies, while reinforcing leadership and individual associates’ responsibility for EHS. Adhere to and represent the company's values and behaviors as defined by the TPI Mission and Core Values and EHS policies, while reinforcing leadership and individual associates’ responsibility for EHS.
• Lead, supervise, and develop subordinate staff.

Who we’re looking for:

• BA/BS in human resources, business management, communications, or related field and a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 3 years in a leadership role or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations, such as EOE, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, ADEA, and labor relations.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across all levels.
• Ability to positively influence the business.
• Ability to foster and promote a culturally diverse work force with a variety of people of varying personalities and backgrounds.
• Strong oral and written communications.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish skills highly desired
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft software, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Location

This position is on site at our wind blade manufacturing site in Newton, Iowa. Relocation assistance is available.

Our Missionis to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to decarbonize and electrify the world by expanding the adoption of renewable energy. We accomplish this by cultivating an inclusive culture that attracts, develops, excites, and retains exceptional talent.

Additional Information

TPI Composites, Inc. offer competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to,

• health and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• paid vacation plans

TPI Composites, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Background check and drug test required. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.