Human Resources Manager - Plant

The Human Resources Manager for the Jefferson City, MO manufacturing location is the functional leader charged with developing, organizing and executing all Human Resources organizational and talent strategies to support the Jefferson City business.

REPORTING/ORG:

• The position reports solid line to the HR Director, Heavy Duty Equipment (HDE) and dotted-line to the Jefferson City location Plant Manager
• The position is part of the Power Generation business unit within the HDE group, and will work with the business unit leaders to develop, organize and execute organizational and talent strategies to support the overall business
  

• Acting HR business partner supporting all plant employees in the Jefferson City, MO plant location.
• Ensure selection of reliable qualified employees on the basis of evaluation of skills, experience, and work history
• Administer work rules fairly and objectively; communicate policies and procedures to employees directly or through Supervisor. Ensure enforcement of same policies/procedures.
• Maintain/administer seniority policy.
• Developing a culture that fits the business model for growth, which is based on Modine values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion
• Lead succession planning and quarterly talent reviews within the plant to drive the development of future leaders
• Support 80/20 initiatives through strategic planning resource allocation and data analysis.
• Being a Change Agent focusing on the impact of change including changes to culture, business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organizational structures
• Ensuring policies comply with any laws that affect the company
• Overseeing employee compensation, benefits, and payroll and implement changes if necessary in alignment with Corporate U.S. initiatives
• Ensure team is structured for growth and roles occupied by high potential talent who will scale as the organization grows
• Drive a safety culture with Operations leadership to improve safety RIR and safety behaviors

Strategic Alignment and Execution:

• Be a strategic partner to the Plant Manager responsible for ensuring functional alignment with the plant's strategic growth initiatives
• Participate in portions of key annual strategic processes: Annual Operating Plan, Strategic Plan and drive key HR processes including the PDP, Talent Development Process and others

Feedback and Coaching for Plant Manager and Staff:

• Identify specific development areas and provide feedback on individual development plans for the Plant leadership team
• Offer timely, actionable feedback as opportunities arise to improve individual and team performance

Organizational and Cultural Development:

• Coordinate and manage training initiatives related to quarterly talent reviews, leadership development, employee skills training, and development
• Coordinate and manage performance management process, driving performance management further into the culture
• Drive employee engagement through targeted activities and programs, enabling participation in annual survey to measure progress.
• Build a diverse team and ensure an inclusive culture

• With Plant Manager, develop plant leadership team skills in change management
• Support the Plant leadership Team in defining the organizational/cultural transformation strategy and framework in order to ensure a smooth, effective and sustainable transformation, and support the implementation as needed

Employee Relations:

• Provide oversight for the interpretation and guidance relative to company policies and procedures
• Oversee administration of benefit programs.
• Promote internal communication and manages employee issues to satisfactory resolution, providing guidance to supervisors and managers addressing employee issues
• Ensure site organizational compliance with all labor laws and guidelines
• Ensure communication and HR presence at all business facilities
• Maintain a positive employee relations culture by coordinating and participating in appropriate plant recognition activities.

Compliance and HR Administration:

• Develop, implement and maintain processes that ensure regulatory and organizational policy compliance
• Develop and communicate HR metrics to Plant leadership team, highlighting their impact on the business.
• Interprets/advises plant management on a variety of policies/procedures.
• Advises plant management on employee discipline and/or termination of employment issues as necessary.

Staffing and Recruitment:

• Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan designed to institutionalize top-grading and the continuous improvement of the business's talent pool at all levels, salaried and hourly
• Deliver a staffing plan that aligns with business objectives, incorporates traditional and non-traditional recruitment sources and attracts qualified diverse candidates to the organization
• Partner with Corporate HR to strengthen employee "on-boarding" process

• Exhibits a high degree of emotional intelligence and managerial courage
• A change leader who creates effective plans to promote change and knows how to manage in changing circumstances
• Contributes to an atmosphere in which people work together, enthusiastically and effectively, in producing outstanding results. Has the ability to constructively reconcile differences in an open and positive manner.
• Open, receptive and approachable. Listens attentively, has a positive attitude, deals calmly with stress and gives people the opportunity to succeed.
• Exhibits entrepreneurial drive and creates a sense of organizational urgency to drive necessary change to improve the overall business
• Fact-based leader focused on excellence. An energetic, resourceful and hands-on individual with a strong bias for action. Someone who commits themself fully to stretch goals and who is dedicated to developing and delivering outstanding results.
• Consistently a top performer. Steadfastly pushes self and others forward towards the strategic objectives.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field. An MBA or Masters in Human Resources is desired.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources Business Partner in a manufacturing location including past leadership/supervisory assignment(s)
• Demonstrated successful track record working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment is required
• Demonstrated success in driving culture change
• Organizational development and or coaching experience is required.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with HRIS systems is a plus