Plant HR Manager

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PLANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
MCCALLA, ALABAMA – MCCALLAPLANT

As a member of the Human Resources team, the Plant HR Manager will be responsible to manage the Lear McCalla Human Resources Department staff of a JIT seating plant., overseeing employee engagement, administration of hiring, retention and termination cycle, administrative systems and records, legal compliance, compensation, benefits deployment, and long-term staffing strategies. Responsibilities include development of personnel rules and regulation, pay and job classifications structure, annual compensation and benefits reviews and programs for employee training, safety, health team building and morale.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Direct the day-to-day activities of the Human Resource Department
• Sets policies for hiring and oversees adherence to EEOC and affirmative action programs and diversity goals set by the corporation
• Establishes policies that seek to increase retention rates and foster employee job satisfaction and high morale 
• Lead employee engagement activities including workplace surveys, communication, and action planning
• Approves terminations while ensuring reasons are not arbitrary or discriminatory
• Oversees maintenance of accurate and complete personnel records. Ensures that rules concerning confidentiality and retention are followed
• Keeps abreast of legislation affecting human resources; trains management and monitors company policies to ensure compliance
• Oversees preparation of job descriptions and compensation programs. Seeks incentive programs that encourage excellent performance and increase retention rates
• Reviews benefits and tries to maximize job satisfaction while keeping the cost of the benefits package under control
• Works with top management to set long-term staffing goals and strategies
• Oversees training and safety programs in context of compliance with government regulation
• Salaried and hourly employee development
• Responsible for center wide human resources planning and development
• Provides functional guidance for administrative support needs

Advantages of working at Lear in the Human Resources group:

• Exposure to senior leadership from both Operations and Human Resources
• Opportunity for multi-site experience as the Lear’s Tuscaloosa operations has three facilities

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or related field required
• Over five years of experience in human resources with increasing supervisory responsibilities, managing a HR team
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting supporting a diverse hourly population
• Strong generalist and plant HR managerial experience
• Thorough knowledge of laws affecting human resources administration
• Demonstrated management and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing environment
• Must have Positive Employee Relations experience i.e., working with hourly employees, conducting investigations, and holding disciplinary hearings
• Ideally someone with leadership and strategic management of workforce
• Robust understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS
• Workers’ compensation knowledge
• Effective oral and written communication

Bonus If You Have:

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources
• PHR/SPHR certification
• Previous experience working in an JIT automotive plant

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.