JOB DESCRIPTION
HR ManagerPurpose of the position is to ensure effective HR management by understanding business needs, ensuring compliance, fostering a positive work environment, resolving challenges and aligning HR processes with company strategic priorities for sustainable plant operations.
What can you expect?
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.
What will your responsibilities be?
- Act as the HR representative and ambassador at plant level, translating and executing the EMEA HR strategy locally.
- Develop and implement short‑ and long‑term HR action plans aligned with business and plant objectives.
- Lead the execution of core HR processes at plant level.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including talent attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, engagement, retention and offboarding.
- Understand the workforce, identify key talent and develop retention and development plans to ensure plant stability and performance.
- Partner closely with the Plant Manager to identify and address people‑related challenges.
- Ensure effective support to the plant while aligning with central HR processes and standards.
- Collaborate with Central HR, Labor Relations and Compliance teams to ensure consistent and compliant HR practices.
- Maintain strong understanding of the business, operational environment and factors influencing plant performance.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, regulations and company policies.
- Proactively address employee concerns, foster a positive work environment and manage conflict resolution.
- Manage employee representative relations, including labor grievances and compliance matters.
- Act with urgency and pragmatism to resolve HR issues at plant level.
- Anticipate future people‑related risks and develop preventive solutions.
- Drive cost‑effective HR and labor cost improvement initiatives to support a sustainable plant operation.
Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7-10 years of HR experience, with at least 4 years in a managerial role.
- Experience in the Automotive industry.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in HRIS and other HR-related software.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Attention to detail and methodical approach.
Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.
We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Miroslav Luhovy on +421 32/741 30 58.
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SwiebodzinSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- 7-10 years of HR experience
- At least 4 years of experience in a managerial HR role
- Experience in the automotive industry
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations
- Proficiency in HRIS and other HR-related software
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach
Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Adient and has not been reviewed or approved by Adient.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching contributions is highlighted, with corporate filings indicating ongoing employer match funding. This provides meaningful long-term savings support for U.S. employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO/vacation are included, with indications that PTO levels compare favorably to some peers. Parental/family leave is also available in certain contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside HSAs/FSAs and protection benefits such as life/AD&D. These elements establish a comprehensive baseline that strengthens the overall package.
Adient Insights
What We Do
Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.
