Senior Human Resources Manager

Momentive Technologies; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with Company Match

Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A leading materials science company is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to support its Ceramics Business Unit in Strongsville, Ohio. This role focuses on acting as a business partner for leadership, managing employee relations, and adhering to labor laws in both union and non-union environments. Ideal candidates bring over 15 years of HR experience, particularly in manufacturing, and have a robust background in strategic HR initiatives. The position comes with competitive compensation and a range of excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing union environment necessary.
• Prior experience handling employee relations matters is essential.
• Experience in implementing strategic HR programs is vital.
• Minimum of three years’ recruiting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Act as business partner for Ceramics Business Unit leadership.
• Manage employee relations in both union and non-union environments.
• Handle collective bargaining support and grievance processes.
• Collaborate with site leadership to forecast staffing needs.
• Ensure onboarding is completed effectively for all new hires.
• Manage HRIS data accuracy and reporting in Workday.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee engagement

Manufacturing HR practices

Recruiting

Compliance with laws

Education

Minimum 4-year degree in Business Administration or Human Resources

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

Senior Human Resources Manager

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Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra‑high‑performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high‑growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications.

Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends such as electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.momentivetech.com.

The Senior HR Manager for the Ceramics Business Unit supports the Human Resources Department in implementing strategic initiatives aligned with business growth and operational excellence. This role serves as a business partner to manufacturing leadership while managing both unionized and non‑unionized employee populations. The position requires expertise in labor relations, employee engagement, and manufacturing HR practices to support our advanced ceramics operations in Strongsville, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Act as business partner, strategic solution provider, advisor, and counselor for the Ceramics Business Unit leadership team.
• Collaborate with Global HR team members to promote consistent HR practices throughout the organization.
• Partner with Legal Department to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage employee relations in both union and non‑union environments, with knowledge of labor and employment laws.
• Handle collective bargaining support and grievance processes as needed.
• Resolve sensitive employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and support disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate with site leadership to forecast staffing needs.
• Establish strategies and priorities to retain top talent within the Ceramics Business Unit.
• Support identification of development opportunities for hourly and salaried personnel.
• Work with management during recruitment and selection of new employees.
• Ensure onboarding is completed effectively for all site new hires.
• Assist with internal job bidding program and ensure related changes are made in HRIS system.
• Maintain updates to site policy manuals as needed to address gaps or lack of clarity in processes.
• Assist with policy development and handbook revisions.
• Ensure adherence to immigration I‑9 regulations and support federal EEO‑1 filings.
• Monitor compliance with export control regulations applicable to semiconductor and ceramics manufacturing.
• Prepare employees for assignments, conducting orientation and training programs.
• Present training materials to all levels of staff.
• Support safety training initiatives specific to ceramics manufacturing environment.
• Perform exit interviews and summarize information for final paycheck, collect company belongings.
• Input selected confidential employee data into HRIS WORKDAY system.
• Monitor employee turnover.

Basic Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum 4‑year degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Required experience in a manufacturing union environment.
• Prior experience handling employee relations matters.
• Experience in implementing strategic HR programs.
• Minimum of three years’ recruiting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM‑SCP or PHR certification.
• Previous experience with Workday HRIS.
• Experience in change management.
• Knowledge of semiconductor/ceramics manufacturing processes.
• Experience with export control compliance (ITAR, EAR).
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations specific to manufacturing environments.

Our Senior Manager Human Resources will earn variable compensation including base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.

Joining the Momentive team includes:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

EEO Statement

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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