Plant HR Manager, Manufacturing Environment

3 weeks ago

Geneva, United States Clarios Full time
*This person must have experience working in a plant*

*We will relocate for the right candidate*

What You Will Do:

Join us as the Human Resources Manager for our plant in Geneva, Illinois and serve as part of the plant leadership team as the HR expert and coach. In this role you will manage a small team to cover the daily HR duties of our battery manufacturing plant. This role is a blend of both corporate and local HR needs with a primary focus on the 300-person local plant and helping those workers feel connected to overall plant goals and operational KPIs. Jump in, learn the business inside and out, and be the HR manager for one of our most important plants in Clarios' US region.

How You Will Do It:
  • Manages and executes HR processes, including talent engagement and development, managerial training and coaching, performance management, employee relations & case management, FMLA and return-to-work procedures, merit/salary planning, with a special skill set for metrics, KPIs, and planning.
  • Understands labor agreement administration, interpretation, enforcement, grievance procedures. May be co-negotiator in labor negotiations. Leads change initiatives through excellent motivational and consultation skills for hourly (80%) and salaried (20%) plant employees.
  • Advises and counsels plant leadership, managers, and supervisors on a variety of topics to build up & sustain employee engagement, team development, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Nurtures, mentors, and leads the existing HR team - an HR Generalist and HR Coordinator.
  • Works side-by-side with our corporate RPO vendor to ensure recruiting success through great planning, candidate experience, interviewing decisions, and orientation and early acclimation of our newest hires.
What We Look For:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field w/ at least six years' experience as a human resources generalist or manager.
  • Must have experience working in a plant environment.
  • Labor Relations experience and / or exposure to grievances, arbitration and negotiations is required - with a keen willingness to learn and build relationships with our union quickly.
  • Flexible hours are necessary so at least one person from the HR team can be present M-F from 6:30am until 5pm.
  • SPHR or PHR certification preferred - absolute expertise and credibility in HR topics is required
  • PowerBI familiarity would be a plus. Excellent Excel and analytical skills are a must.
  • Someone who can handle the constant interruptions of a typical day with grace without losing momentum and focus on the important bigger picture strategies and projects.
What We Do Here

Geneva, Illinois is home to a fully integrated plant that manufactures batteries used in the automotive and marine industries. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate our batteries into the final product for our customers. We have been in Geneva since 1960, and today we are one of the largest employers in town with 265 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army.

What you get:
  • Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
  • Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
  • Parental and caregiver leave programs
  • All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
  • Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
  • HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility


Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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