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Mann-Hummel Group seeks Director of Human Resources

Posted 3829 days ago
MANN+HUMMEL Group is seeking a Director of Human Resources for its Kalamazoo operation. 

Job description
SUMMARY: The person who accepts this position will be responsible, directly or through subordinates, for all Human Resources activities for MANN+HUMMEL U.S.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Participate on the MANN+HUMMEL U.S. leadership team to represent the interests of employees and the human resources of the organization.

• Perform strategic human resource planning for MANN+HUMMEL U.S.

• Deliver tactical implementation of human resource plans and activities in the South Bend location.

• Manage the HR department budget.

• Participate in MANN+HUMMEL U.S. manpower planning.

• Lead the organizational recruiting, selection and employment process.

• Lead new employee orientation.

• Perform as the MANN+HUMMEL U.S. EEO Coordinator responsible for preparation of the AAP and performing investigations and resolving issues and concerns.

• Lead MANN+HUMMEL U.S. employee relations activities in order to maintain a high level of employee morale and the organizations non-union status.

• Conduct periodic employee attitude survey and survey response action plan.

• Administer the employee complaint and grievance procedure.

• Administer the employee attendance policy and procedures.

• Administer temporary employment services through outside vendors.

• Review separation decisions and prepare all associated paperwork.

• Interview and assess voluntary turnover for cause, effect and corrective action.

• Develop and administer employee policies and procedures.

• Lead employee discipline administration

• Direct compensation administration, including: compensation philosophy and policy compliance, job classification system, job descriptions, internal equity, external surveying and equity.

• Direct performance evaluation policy administration.

• Direct benefits planning and administration for medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K, educational reimbursement and other voluntary benefit plans.

• Direct immigration compliance.

• Direct payroll administration.

• Direct training activities including environmental training.

• Participates on Management Staff in reviewing the plant EMS.

• Provide industrial and public relations services for the plants.

• Direct the support of Quality Systems compliance through conducting needs assessments and assessment of training effectiveness.

• Direct worker’s compensation; safety and health compliance.

• Direct HR record keeping.

• Direct planning and organization of Company sponsored social functions.

• Coordination of human resource activities with MH Corporate.

• Provided leadership, direction and management support to employees in the HR department.

• Assure organizational compliance with HR, Labor and Health and Safety legislation and governmental reporting.

• Keep current on Human Resources management trends and legal developments.

• Provides public relations services to the plant.

• Support the EMR in providing resources adequate to achieve environmental objectives and targets and proper implementation of the EMS

• Must have knowledge of and adhere to current Quality System requirements that relate to this job.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages four direct reports (Compensation and Benefits Administrator, HR Representative, Payroll Specialist and Communications Coordinator).  Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Desired Skills and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or Industrial Psychology or an associated field.

• Ten or more years of progressively responsible HR experience with exposure to both tactical and strategic human resources activities.

• At least five years in a direct supervisory capacity;

• Strong working knowledge of Federal and Michigan and IndianaState laws in the areas of employment, human resources, wage and benefits, safety and health.

• Must have the interpersonal skills necessary to resolve conflicts and to relate to employees in all levels throughout the Company.

• Above average computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

• Must complete New Employee Orientation, Quality Systems Overview, Team Problem Solving, and Train-the-Trainer courses in addition to any training  identified by department management.

About the MANN+HUMMEL Group 
 
The MANN+HUMMEL Group is a leading global expert for filtration solutions and development partner and original equipment supplier to the international automotive and mechanical engineering industries. Employing 14,575 people at more than 50 locations worldwide, the company achieved turnover of about 2.6 billion euro in 2012. The group’s product portfolio includes air filter systems, intake manifold systems, liquid filter systems, cabin filters and plastic sound components (known as 'symposers'), as well as filter elements for vehicle servicing and repair. For general engineering, process engineering and industrial manufacturing sectors the company’s product range includes industrial filters, a series of products to reduce carbon emission levels in diesel engines, membrane filters for water filtration and filter systems. Further information about MANN+HUMMEL can be found at www.mann-hummel.com.



Stryker looks for Director of Global University Relations

Posted 4200 days ago
Stryker is seeking a Director of Global University Relations for its Kalamazoo, Mich., operation. This is a full-time position in human resources.

Job Description
The Director of University Relations takes global leadership for developing and implementing strategy in graduate and internships recruitment. There will be extensive partnership and collaboration with Stryker’s global talent acquisition leadership team, HR Business Partners, and business leaders.

Key Activities and Accountabilities
• This role has been expanded from US focused to global in nature.

• Cultivate a global portfolio of colleges and universities to source talented graduate and
internships talent.

• Lead overall strategy for the recruitment of all graduate and internships globally creating, developing and deploying a strong toolkit to support this.

• Partners with regional talent acquisition leaders to ensure college recruiting programs are being implemented on a global basis.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with targeted colleges and universities.

• Develop and coach HR business partners and line managers concerning organisation’s university recruitment strategy and develop new innovations and best practices in this field.

• Drive efficiency and achieve best possible value for money in the recruitment process.

• Work closely with the local recruitment and HR teams worldwide to understand local contexts and situations and adapt tools accordingly.

• Continually monitor recruitment performance through developing a clear, frequently updated dashboard in line with global TA metrics.

• Work with various organizations to reach diverse candidates pools.

• Responsible for working with marketing to ensure external recruitment materials and collaterals are up to date and adhere to corporate communications standards.

• Management of global UR metrics –Quality, Customer Experience, Financial Results, Innovation and Compliance.

• Management of strategies to ensure improved retention, consistency with hiring methodologies, and consistently superior candidate experiences (regardless of outcome).

• Management of vendors to ensure effective agreements, and a genuine partnership relationship to maximise their representation of the our brand.

• Coaching line managers for effective interview techniques and compliance with various legislations to minimise risk to the organisation.

• Management and development of a team of operational University Recruitment Partners.
Desired Skills and Experience.

Essential Skills Required
• Minimum of 7+ experience in talent acquisition, HR, sales or marketing. Corporate or professional search experience is a plus.

• Proven success in managing multi cultural teams remotely.

• Expert in selection processes and ensuring fairness and quality both delivered in a timely manner.

• Capable of coaching and developing line managers and HR Business Partners on recruitment topics.

• Capable of working internationally and intercultural on recruitment themes.

• Ability to partner and influence a variety of stakeholders through to executive level.


Key traits required
• Strong influencing skills.

• Strong collaboration capability across a multi cultural region.

• Highly effective stakeholder manager.

• Ability to work well in a fast paced, highly driven, successful and forever changing environment.

• Ambition and driven.

• Desire to over achieve.

Key focus for the first 12 months
• Develop the global university relations strategy and implement with excellence.

• Establish the Talent Acquisition COE University Relations for EMEA and Asia Pacific region in alignment with the Global Talent Acquisition strategy.

• Integration into Stryker – understanding the business, structure, people.

• Ensure that a high performing University Relations team is in place.

• Establish strong and credible relationships with the talent acquisition team, Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, executives and core schools’ career services.

• Ensure that all of the fundamental and routine local HR activities are being executed with excellence and in an efficient and effective manner.

• Complete an analysis of the current organisation in terms of resources, activities and efficiency against best in class and in line with Stryker Corporate HR Direction strategy.

Company Description
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies with the most broadly based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties.