Sr. HR Manager

Cerro Wire LLC

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

The Sr. Human Resources Manager provides HR and business leadership to their plant location(s) and advises plant leadership team on all matters related to human capital. This is a key position to the organization, and helps to shape the company’s culture, drives employee engagement, and is responsible for managing and delivering HR strategies and tactics in order to improve business results. In addition to the HR support of the plant, the Sr. HR Manager will be involved in and lead various projects/initiatives throughout the organization. The Sr. HR Manager is an effective change agent, and a positive force in the effectiveness and engagement of the workforce. The primary focus will be creating and implementing change management plans that maximize the employee value proposition to attract and retain the necessary talent for the business to be successful. This role has a blend of tactical and strategic responsibilities, and reports to the head of HR with a matrix reporting relationship to the plant manager(s).

Enjoy a small business feel with big business power. We’re building up our people, energizing North America, and inspiring the industry every single day. As part of the Cerrowire team, you’ll also enjoy the strength and security of being part of Marmon Holdings: a global industrial organization backed by Berkshire Hathaway. Together, we’re all bringing power to life.

We are looking for a Sr. HR Manager to provide HR leadership to our two Hartselle, AL and one Carrollton, GA plant. With a HR team of two direct reports, help drive strategy and positive change for the lives of 350+ team members.

The Sr. Human Resources Manager provides HR and business leadership to their plant location(s) and advises plant leadership team on all matters related to human capital. This is a key position to the organization, and helps to shape the company’s culture, drives employee engagement, and is responsible for managing and delivering HR strategies and tactics in order to improve business results. In addition to the HR support of the plant, the Sr. HR Manager will be involved in and lead various projects/initiatives throughout the organization. The Sr. HR Manager is an effective change agent, and a positive force in the effectiveness and engagement of the workforce. The primary focus will be creating and implementing change management plans that maximize the employee value proposition to attract and retain the necessary talent for the business to be successful. This role has a blend of tactical and strategic responsibilities, and reports to the head of HR with a matrix reporting relationship to the plant manager(s).

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management or related discipline, or combination of education and experience
• Minimum 7 years Human Resources experience in handling employee relations and partnering with leaders in a manufacturing setting, with at least 2 years of management experience
• Proven experience in problem solving, using data to drive meaningful change, and ensuring positive work environment for all team members
• Experience and exposure to all aspects of HR in a manufacturing environment
• Computer proficiency in MS Word programs, HRIS, Payroll (Workday and ADP experience preferred)
• Extensive working knowledge of Human Resources laws and benefit administration including: FMLA; WC; ADA; STD; LTD; etc. 

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Will lead and execute talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, coaching of management team for the assigned manufacturing plants.
• Collaborates with plant and functional leadership, as well as company leadership, to get input on HR decisions and ensures delivery of high-quality HR processes for 24/7 operations.
• Provides HR expertise, support and coaching to managers on HR policies and processes, people management, career development, investigations, and other employee issues.
• Help drive world-class processes in the areas of EH&S, partnering with the Safety Manager and plant leadership team to develop a solid safety culture within the plant in order to achieve an accident-free work environment.
• Take a lead role in ensuring the organization strengthens its Employee Value Proposition and is positioned as an employer of choice in the markets we operate by:
  • Coaching and educating leaders so they are fully capable and accountable to own, improve and accelerate business results by executing differentiated performance management and compensation, improve assessment, selection, development and retention of best talent, creating the right work environment to ensure a safe, engaged and productive employee base, and leading through effective change management practices.
  • Support front line leadership to ensure consistent application of policies, programs and procedures focused on driving capability and performance to deliver on key business priorities. Proven ability to conduct employee investigations ensuring effective review and follow up.
  • Handle employee concerns and complaints in a humble and approachable manner to ensure that every employee feels heard and respectfully treated. 
  • Maintain high visibility throughout the plant and shifts.
  • Review corrective action documents to ensure compliance with company policies and practices.
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of the company’s business, products, customers and people to ensure alignment between HR programs and company strategy and plans.
  • Leads, coaches and teaches leaders to create an environment where talent is developed through effective performance management and talent evaluation systems.
  • Act with good judgment and integrity by appropriately maintaining trust and confidentiality and make legally and fiscally sound decisions. 
  • Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluate potential solutions; implement selected solution; coach and counsel managers and employees.
• Ensure HR processes are efficient and effective:
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, along with corporate/company guidelines.
  • Maintains employee files and records, attendance records, and assures completeness and confidentiality of documents.
  • Administer benefit programs for plant employees, including 401K; handles employee issues with claim processing and answers questions regarding coverage.
  • Documents training requirements; assist the development and presentation of training on various topics including supervisor development, skills training, and safety. 
  • Complete special projects by clarifying project objective, setting timetables and schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information and developing reports.
  • Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Ensure a “ready-now” talent approach that anticipates business need and is able to supply the necessary talent to meet business objectives.
  • Work collaboratively and proactively with Talent Acquisition partners and hiring managers to ensure an adequate pipeline of qualified candidates.
  • Effectively creates and fills openings with competent people using the appropriate mix of internal promotions and external recruitment to satisfy near-term performance, longer-term succession needs and to ensure the organization has the necessary outstanding talent.

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of sound techniques in many of the key aspects of HR management and the ability to apply and quickly adapt practices and techniques to the needs of the business
• Ability to organize, retrieve and report information.
• Leading results effectively/collaboratively through others especially those who do not report directly in the business and other functions
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in verbal and written form in front of small and large groups
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal tactfully with employees at all levels. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management, employees, vendors, and others
• Being part of creating and accelerating a high-performance organization
• Attracting, developing and retaining outstanding talent which represents the available talent pool; developing, growing and retaining talent
• Implementing successful employee relations strategies
• Assessing the environment and successfully identifying opportunities and closing gaps to accelerate business performance

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Able to sit for extended periods of time.

Able to hear ordinary conversations and phone communications.

Environmental Conditions:

Air-conditioned and/or heated office setting.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability,4 01(k) w/employer match, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.