HR Manager

AUENGRUND, GERMANY – PERMANENT

Working for an industry leader with huge expertise in sophisticated thermoplastic parts manufacturing to advance the possibilities of lightweight automotive parts design for the global vehicle industry.

Job Overview:

The HR Manager will report directly to the plant manager and will be dotted line to the head of HR located in the company’s HQ. The HR manager will work with other managers and employees in order to provide full support in all areas of HR.

Main focus: recruiting and onboarding new employees, employee relations, HR processes, company policies, HRIS (HR records and documentation), payroll support and benefits.

This is a well-rounded, hands-on position, a member of the management team and a great career opportunity.

This high-profile position will require a leader who has previous experience managing a fast-paced global and high-performance solutions organization.

Responsibilities:

Implement HR strategies and initiatives to create structure, HR processes, performance systems, solutions and metrics to support business goals, company culture and company growth
Drive key HR initiatives across departments, including staffing, performance management, succession planning, training and development, rewards & recognition, organizational effectiveness and employee communication
Ensure compliance with all labor laws governing employment.
Recruiting and staffing – posting positions, interviewing candidates, checking references and processing all pre-employment testing, drafting employment contracts, etc.
Manage the on-boarding and new hire orientation programs and assist with other various employee training programs
Analyze training needs to design training plans for employee development, mandatory training and health and safety programs
Handling benefits administration and educate employees regarding company benefits and policies
Prepare, ensure and maintain job documentation and job evaluation
Resolve employee relations issues and escalating when appropriate
Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database
Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
Working closely with the company management, coaching on HR issues and resolving HR challenges

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in HR, or a related field.
5+ years of well-rounded HR Generalist hands-on experience with multiple HR disciplines: compensation, benefits, employee and labor relations, employment laws & compliance, HR systems and recruiting
3+ years of managerial experience
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a must.
Experience working for an International company is an advantage
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to forge trusting and collaborative relationships
Strong organizational, consulting and negotiation skills.
Must be service driven and able to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt in accordance with ever-changing deadlines and priorities
Can-do approach, resourceful, and independent.

Experience and Skills:

High English level
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Experienced with ERP system is an advantage

Language Skills

Good knowledge of spelling and grammar in German – preferably native.
Good written and spoken English.

Success Factors:

Managers and employees have an open door to discuss HR topics, employee relations issues and get a valuable added value in the HR field
Implementing Health and Safety program effectively
Reducing employees turnover percentage
Recruitments are professionally handled and completed in due time
HR Processes and Procedures are clear to the local staff and properly followed
HR database in accurate and up to date to allow decision-making process
HR is a strong and professional partners to the Plant Manager, Management team and VP of HR
Monitoring absenteeism rate- reducing it when it’s needed
Monitoring the number of temp employees with the Production Manager
Providing monthly reports to HQ