Strategic HR Business Partner — Manufacturing & Growth

PPG Industries, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking an Human Resources Business Services Manager to oversee HR activities for the Huntsville, AL site and advise plant leadership on progressive HR practices.

You will drive enterprise HR strategies, partner with leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness, and champion workforce planning, employee engagement, and talent management while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including strategic HRBP or Organizational Development roles.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional or SPHR is a plus.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.
• Experience in manufacturing or operations environments.
• Exposure to positive employee relations strategies.
• Design thinking or HR methodology experience.
• Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Willingness to relocate after 3 years for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant and functional leaders to align HR strategies with team goals, focusing on talent development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead change plans and organizational development programs that foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Identify talent and support career pathing, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Use HR analytics to identify trends, forecast workforce needs, and guide strategic decisions.
• Champion employee engagement strategies and feedback mechanisms to create an inclusive workplace.
• Maintain union-free work environment.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and manage risk.
• Partner with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development Centers of Excellence to create integrated HR solutions.
• Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide HR projects, including digital transformation, HR tech adoption, and process optimization.
• Demonstrate flexibility and openness to future relocation opportunities aligned with career progression and our needs.

Skills

HR strategy

Workforce planning

Organizational development

Employee engagement

Talent management

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking an Human Resources Business Services Manager to oversee HR activities for the Huntsville, AL site and advise plant leadership on progressive HR practices.

You will drive enterprise HR strategies, partner with leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness, and champion workforce planning, employee engagement, and talent management while ensuring compliance with employment laws.