Corporate HR Manager

Position

Corporate HR Manager (HR Business Partner)

Location

Auburn Hills, Michigan

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world. 

Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.  We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities  

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.

If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to apply for consideration.

Job Purpose

The Human Resources Manager serves as a collaborative advisor to the assigned global function(s)’ leadership on all people strategy related matters. This position assesses and anticipates HR-related needs, providing proactive solutions to assigned global functional leader(s) and the related employee groups globally.

There is a strong focus on talent selection, people development, organizational structure, processes, and culture. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to: employee relations, talent sourcing, policy/procedure implementation and compliance, training and development, performance management, talent management and compensation. Facilitates a collaborative working environment and implements appropriate change management initiatives. Reports to Corp HR and Talent Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact point for HR-related topics, especially to the functional leaders; will work alongside the Corporate Regional HR Team.

• Be a strategic advisor to assigned global function(s), aligning all people-related priorities with business objectives.

• Drive workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies, partnering with leaders to identify staffing needs and strengthen internal and external pipelines.

• Lead core talent management processes, including performance management, succession planning, talent assessments, and development planning.

• Build strong relationships with leaders and employees at all levels, ensuring open communication, trusted partnership, and timely resolution of employee relations matters, including conducting investigations with confidentiality and professionalism.

• Support organizational development, capability building, and cultural transformation efforts across functions.

• Coordinate global mobility activities, supporting employee moves and international assignments.

• Ensure consistent execution of HR programs and processes—including compensation, policy implementation, Workday governance, and HR metrics reporting.

• Maintain compliance with employment laws and HR policies, mitigating risk and supporting a culture of operational excellence.

• Demonstrate commitment to health and safety, completing required training and consistently modeling safe work practices.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned, supporting continued excellence and adaptability within the HR function.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related discipline required. 

• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience as a HR Business Partner, including supporting global functions.

• Has worked with C-level or senior business leaders in a global work environment.

• Preferred experience includes working in an automotive environment and 1-3 years supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated ability in a broad range of Human Resources functions, such as recruiting, performance management, employee relations, compensation, talent management, etc.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects, and stakeholders.

• Must be a team player with strong people skills; able to build and influence relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Proactive, decisive, analytical, and able to work independently on a broad variety of subjects.

• Must demonstrate strong communication (verbal, written, and non-verbal), listening, and problem-solving skills.

• Energetic with a strong sense of urgency, accuracy, and accountability.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com.

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