Manager HR II - GNS at ZF Friedrichshafen AG in Gainesville, GA

HR Manager II

Position Summary: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes. This role serves as a strategic partner to leadership while managing employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, and organizational culture initiatives. The HR Manager ensures that human resource programs support business objectives and foster a positive, productive workplace environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the HR function to support plant staffing initiatives for exempt, nonexempt and temporary employees.
• Provide HR support for two locations with multiple divisions and business units, across multiple shifts
• Manage compensation and benefits programs in adherence and coordination with ZF corporate standards, policies, and programs.
• Serves as a trusted partner to coach and guide leaders through employee-related situations and challenges.
• Provide HR guidance/input to supervisory/management team with regards to disciplinary actions (up to and including termination of employment).
• Investigate employee complaints and resolve conflicts in a timely manner
• Promote employee engagement, morale and retention initiatives
• Support organizational change management efforts
• Manage annual performance review and salary review process
• Communicate policies, procedures and practices relating to employment and/or employee relations.
• Participate in and coordinate internal training programs in adherence with ZF corporate standards, programs and policies; respond to government inquiries and audits for the plant location.
• Participate in planning budgetary and recruiting requirements; monitor budget expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• Ensure compliance with the ZF Quality Management System requirements (ZF QMS) which includes IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field
• 12+ years of progressive HR Management experience, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits administration

• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices

• Knowledge of manufacturing environment including shift models
• Strong communication, interpersonal, conflict-resolution and organizational skills
• Familiar with plant HR principles and best practices
• Proficient with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications
• Proven organizational and project management abilities
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to work in an intercultural environment with international colleagues
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and personnel

Preferred Skills and experience:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• Professional HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM SCP)
• Experience supporting multi-site locations