People Partner, Manufacturing

NOKIA; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia seeks an experienced Manufacturing People Partner in Chandler, AZ to create, supervise, implement and administer HR programs across the site. You will provide strategic and administrative HR support for the AZ manufacturing group, lead recruiting efforts, and manage employee relations with shift supervisors.

The role requires 5–8 years in HR Generalist/People Partner roles, a Bachelor’s in HRM, and experience in global high-tech manufacturing environments, including post-acquisition

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of significant experience as an HR Generalist or People Partner.
• Bachelor's degree in HRM or equivalent; PHR preferred.
• Experience in global high-tech and manufacturing environments.
• Experience with post-acquisition integration and change management.
• Knowledge of HR programs and practices; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main HR contact for AZ manufacturing group with strategic, operational and administrative support.
• Lead and participate in recruiting efforts and coordinate with staffing to meet needs.
• Deliver HR programs including performance management and salary reviews.
• Address employee relations issues with supervisors in a timely manner.
• Respond to inquiries about processes, policies, and programs; ensure consistency.
• Distribute communications and deadlines; assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Decision making

Follow-up

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

PHR certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting into the Network Infrastructure People team, the Manufacturing People Partner will be responsible for the creation, supervision implementation and administration of HR programs. They will provide management and employees with a full range of human resources services across all functional areas including recruiting, employee relations, compensation, employment policies and practices, performance management, learning and development, and employment law issues.

• Be the main point of contact for the AZ manufacturing group and provide strategic, operational and administrative support as needed. Analyze data, surface issues, and trends related to client groups. Lead pre- and post-acquisition activities at the site.
• Recruiting: Provide input and direction with regards to the recruiting efforts and ensure coordination of efforts with the staffing organization and execution against the business staffing needs to attract world class talent. Participate in special recruiting events to represent the company and manufacturing groups.
• HR Program rollout: Deliver HR Programs as part of overall HR delivery team for assigned client groups (Performance Management, Annual Bonus/Salary review, Goals and Objectives, Culture Initiatives)
• Employee Relations: Address performance and quality issues with shift supervisors in a timely manner.
• Respond to inquiries regarding the organization's processes, policies, procedures, and programs. Ensure HR policies and practices are applied consistently and provide direction to supervisors and managers.
• Distribute communication of employee required deliverables and deadlines, follow-up as appropriate.
• Lead or support various special projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills with passion for data integrity, process definition, and continuous learning.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including leading through influence to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: concise, articulate, and confident.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment with competing priorities with ability to remain focused.
• Drives results and is solution oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity with a high degree of professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization and follow-up skills.
• Well-developed decision making, and problem-solving skills.

• 5-8 years of significant experience as Human Resources Generalist or as a People Partner required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent combination of experience and/or education is required. PHR preferred.
• Experience with global high tech and manufacturing environments desired.
• Experience with post-acquisition integration and change management preferred
• Knowledge and experience in HR programs and practices.
• Expert in Microsoft Office suite.