Strategic Plant HR Partner - Manufacturing

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking an HR Manager to serve as a strategic HR partner for plant business goals and HR priorities. You will lead HR strategies across employee and labor relations, talent management, and development, supporting both hourly and leadership training and workforce planning.

This role partners with plant and regional leadership to strengthen engagement and promote Goodyear’s values and compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of HR experience with manufacturing exposure.
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior leaders.
• Experience leading CBA negotiations and managing labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Own and communicate HR processes as a member of the Plant Leadership team.
• Champion employee and labor relations, talent development, performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Support a strong safety culture by modeling safe work practices and addressing safety and health matters.
• Build and strengthen associate capabilities and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the plant HR team to ensure strong ownership and consistent execution.
• Manage core HR processes and data, including succession and merit planning, performance management, engagement surveys, and reporting.
• Partner with local and regional leaders to execute HR strategies and tactical plans that support business objectives and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support compliance management and training of HR policies.
• Manage and uphold the integrity of the collective bargaining agreement and related processes.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking an HR Manager to serve as a strategic HR partner for plant business goals and HR priorities. You will lead HR strategies across employee and labor relations, talent management, and development, supporting both hourly and leadership training and workforce planning.

This role partners with plant and regional leadership to strengthen engagement and promote Goodyear’s values and compliant practices.