SUMMARY
Lead the Human Resources function for a new U.S. manufacturing site. Build HR infrastructure from the ground up, align global practices to local regulations and culture, and create a high-performance, people-first workplace. Partner closely with plant leadership to drive workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, learning and development, and total rewardsensuring operational excellence, audit readiness, and strong community relations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Own the unit workforce plan and annual HR budget; monitor spend across hiring, development, engagement, and rewards.
Stand up end-to-end HR operations for a greenfield site: recruiting, onboarding, performance, learning & development, transfers, exits, and benefits administration.
Partner with site leadership to align HR delivery with production, quality, safety, and growth goals; meet agreed SLAs.
Establish positive employee and labor relations; manage grievances, investigations, and (if applicable) union engagement and wage discussions.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws; support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
Localize global policies and HR technology; tailor unit-specific HR strategies with plant leaders.
Build relationships with local authorities, community stakeholders, and external partners such as legal, training, and audit firms.
Track HR metrics and dashboards; coach the HR team for accuracy, timeliness, and service quality.
Champion a customer-centric, performance-driven culture with ongoing feedback and recognition.
QUALIFICATIONS
Post-graduate degree in Human Resources or related field.
78+ years of progressive HR experience, including business-partner or unit-lead responsibility.
Broad expertise across workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, engagement, organizational development, compensation and benefits, learning & development, and HR operations.
Proven experience building HR capability in manufacturing or multi-shift environments; greenfield start-up exposure preferred.
Strong compliance orientation; experienced with audits and localizing global HR frameworks.
Effective influencer and collaborator with leadership and cross-functional teams.
Analytical, data-driven, and skilled in judgment, discretion, and problem-solving.
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