Senior HR Manager - Multi-Site Manufacturing

ZF Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Group in Gainesville, GA, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to partner with plant leadership and oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and culture initiatives.

This senior HR role requires 12+ years in HR management, a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, knowledge of U.S. employment laws, and manufacturing experience; multi-site coordination is a plus. On-site, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive HR Management experience, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment including shift models.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, conflict-resolution and organizational skills.
• Familiar with plant HR principles and best practices.
• Proficient with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven organizational and project management abilities.
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an intercultural environment with international colleagues.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR function to support plant staffing initiatives for exempt, nonexempt and temporary employees.
• Provide HR support for two locations with multiple divisions and business units, across multiple shifts.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs in adherence and coordination with ZF corporate standards, policies, and programs.
• Serve as trusted partner to coach and guide leaders through employee-related situations.
• Provide HR guidance/input to supervisory/management team with regards to disciplinary actions (up to termination).
• Investigate employee complaints and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
• Promote employee engagement, morale and retention initiatives.
• Support organizational change management efforts.
• Manage annual performance and salary review processes.
• Communicate policies and procedures relating to employment and employee relations.
• Coordinate internal training programs; respond to government inquiries and audits for the plant location.
• Plan budgetary and recruiting requirements; monitor budget expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with ZF QMS (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, CSR).

Skills

HR Management

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Compensation & benefits

HRIS

MS Office

Communication

Intercultural collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

ZF Group in Gainesville, GA, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to partner with plant leadership and oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and culture initiatives.

This senior HR role requires 12+ years in HR management, a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, knowledge of U.S. employment laws, and manufacturing experience; multi-site coordination is a plus. On-site, full-time position.