HR Manager

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

OPmobility Modules develops, assembles and delivers complex, just-in-sequence modules for mass production. World leader, HBPO, now 100% OPmobility, specializes in highly integrated modules, including front-end & cockpit modules, center consoles and charge lid modules. Through new BEVs architectures, it constantly develops new modules with customized solutions.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow's clean and connected car.

The Plant HR Manager will lead our people strategies for the Modules Austin site.

Essential Functions:

• It is the responsibility of the HR Manager to perform all related duties at a professional level in areas of Employee Relations, Labor relations.

• Establish policies, procedure, practices and language that supports the needs of our facility and customer.

• Conduct recruitment and orientation activities. Full Time, Part Time, Interns, and temporary contract positions.

• Manage Performance management process including terminations. HR Team coaching and Development. Manage performance review, IDP's, and annual objectives process and ensure 100% completion and coach managers on an as needed basis.

• Responsible for salary review process, bonus planning and Succession Planning for facility.

• Partner with and support plant Environmental, Sustainabilility, Health and Safety to build a mindset and safety culture including ensuring accountability is occurring within the facility.

• Ensure the Global HRIS OPteam is up to date and maintained at all times.

• Oversee and manage the coordination of the payroll process.

• Represent the Company in matters of litigation; OHSA, as well as Labor Relations.

• Establish goals, KPI's that drive excellence in our plant environment.

• Suport EHS with coordination of Joint Health and Safety Committee & audit completion.

• Facilitate training as required by the plant needs & legal requirements.

• Foster strong communication amongst all teams.

• Foster an Open Door relationship with all employees, focused on establishing a value and trust relationship. Arrange & participate in Plant Director communication meetings.

• Continuous improvement initiatives. (departmental and plant)

• Ensure an aggressive approach to safety is established for the plant.

• Negotiation / Administration of the Collective Agreement, (if required)

• Manage the month end reporting process for current and forecasted HC, overtime, absenteeism, turnover, FTE.

• Has the ability to stop production, upon notifying the supervisor and plant manager for Safety Related matters requiring immediate repair.

• Support and/or drive adherence, changes or improvements tied to improved overall plant performance & Health and Safety. Participate in external training to maintain compliance knowledge.

• Take every precaution reasonable to protect the Health and Safety of the workers, visitors and contractors.

• CSR activities including Act for All Day, Environmental, Sustainability, Local community support, employee health campaigns, diversity and mental health campaigns.

• Manage and process worker's compensation claims.

• Collaboration with Americas HR Team.

• Manage the onboarding and training process for all employees and temps.

• Ensuring compliance too and participate in IATF 16949 and CSR (Customer Specific Requirements if any) compliance & ISO 14001 certification.

• Has the ability to stop production, upon notifying the Supervisor and Plant Manager for quality related nonconforming matters requiring immediate maintenance.

• Supporting the launch of both ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and IATF 16949.

• Conduct fair and non-bias employee investigations, recommend and take corrective actions if necessary.

• Manage turnover, employee engagement survey results and corrective actions, initiate employee retention programs and productivity races to improve employee engagement.

• Manage and oversee the immigration process and expat assignments for facility employees.

• Other duties as assigned, by Manager or Functional Manager

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business or related field

• Master's Degree or PHR/SPHR preferred

• 7+ years in HR within a manufacturing environment

• 3+ years in a Managerial role

• Good knowledge in local and federal employment and safety laws

• Knowledge of Payroll & Time Keeping Systems such as Paylocity/UKG

• Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Coaching ability to support management team and employees

• Must be conscientious and maintain confidentiality on daily operations

• Conduct duties in a professional manner

• Ability to multi task, effectively delegate & follow up

• Automotive manufacturing a plus

• Strong Computer skills and presentation skills - verbal/written

• High level of professionalism but ability to communicate at all levels of the organization

• HR KPI tracking and reporting

• Union labor avoidance and experience a plus, but not required

• Knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO 14001 systems

• Spanish language skills preferred

• Experience with plant startups preferred

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.

Date: 14 May 2024

Location:

Austin, US

Job Requisition ID: 380080

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