Posted 4655 days ago
Hydro's Extrusion North America is seeking a Human Resources Manager for its Kalamazoo operation.
Hydro's
Extrusion North America business sector is a significant player in the
aluminium extrusion market in the United States, and is also active in
Mexico.
The sector operates eight extrusion plants and has
approximately 1,300 employees. Extrusion North America places a focus on
common values and team building in order to mantain a strong interface
with customers.
The Human Resources Manager will originate and
lead Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an
employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment,
quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the
recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
Career Path
The HR Manager has the upward mobility into regional HR Management positions.
Areas of responsibility or role
• Focuses on developing organizational competency: conducts needs
assessments, manages annual review process, participates in workforce
planning, and delivers targeted training programs/new employee
orientation.
• Ensures a competitive workplace by
delivering effective recruitment and turnover reduction strategies,
analyzing wage information/conducting wage surveys to maintain
competitive compensation plans, and supporting key HR initiatives to
position Hydro as a preferred employer.
• Manages union
labor relations. Manages all aspects of employee relations including
investigations, counseling to management and employees, conflict
mediation and resolution, etc. Coordinates the resolution of specific
policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries.
•
Develops and recommends operating policy and procedural improvements.
Provides advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies,
procedures, and documentation.
• Proactively manages the HR system in order to maintain the accuracy of employee and organization data.
• Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data for trends and makes necessary recommendations to management team.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (US
federal, MI state, and Hydro) relating to the human resources function.
• Exhibits and lives the Hydro Values (courage, respect,
cooperation, determination, and foresight) as part of doing business.
Qualifications
• Ideal candidate will have a BS/BA degree in Human Resources or related field plus a miniumum.
• Five years of HR Management experience. PHR/SPHR certification is strongly desired.
• Strong labor/union management, employee relations, and performance management skills are key in this role.
• Position requires occasional travel.
Other Information
• Hydro offers competitive salaries, relocation assistance, and 401K
dollar for dollar match up to 4 percent, and comprehensive benefit
plans, strong incentive based compensation in addition to base salary.
• Hydro is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
• Position requires the right to work in the United States- Local Conditions Apply.