HR Manager

HR Manager

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: On Site – San Luis de la Paz, MX 

Opportunity

 HR Manager

Role
Purpose
Under the
leadership of the Dir – Human Resources, the Manager HR in partnership with
plant leadership will be responsible for the talent & culture strategy for
identified San Luis de la Paz Operations facility. This role will develop, direct, plan
and execute people initiatives as well as lead an on – site HR team that
enables the organization to meet its business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Develop strong relationships with associates and union leadership by spending time on the manufacturing floor, working with managers and supervisors, and developing a strong communications strategy.
Drive positive employee relations to provide an optimal work environment for all the employees. Effectively deploy communication plans and utilize assessment tools (e.g. the employee survey) to determine organizational issues and action plans.
Manage day-to-day operations and development of onsite Human Resources Team.
Build organizational capability through ownership of talent management processes including talent acquisition, assessment, performance management and employee development.
Support plant operations through headcount planning, workforce planning, and recruitment.
Owner of HR metrics, responsible for tracking, reporting, and analyzing data.
Provide strategic and consultative leadership guidance and mentoring.
Develop and implement solutions to organizational challenges by leading/coaching others through change.
Build organizational capability through ownership of talent management processes including talent acquisition, assessment, performance management and employee development.
Identify critical positions and develop succession strategies for those positions. Identify high potential associates for development. Recommend and implement developmental assignments for selected associates to ensure exposure to key business areas and senior executives. Link into Kohler Co. overall HR OD and succession planning activity to share and develop high potential employees.
Develop and co-ordinate Human Resources related modules within the Strategic Planning process to ensure that future initiatives undertaken are not restricted by limits in human capital and executive capabilities.
Resolves employee relation issues. Responsible for all necessary regulatory compliance and risk management issues in accordance with geographic regulations

Skills/Requirements

Relevant Experience and Qualifications
Minimum 5 years experience in Human Resources, with an emphasis on business partnership, operational excellence and culture transformation with proven abilities in leading best in class people strategies in a manufacturing plant environment.
Experience in multiple core functions of HR, including Manufacturing HR team leadership, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning and Org Effectiveness, Labor Law, Union, Benefits, Ethics, etc.
Understands the changing and dynamic workforce landscape in Mexico manufacturing and its labor market.
Experience with cultural transformation (turnaround) facility
Leadership experience, building effective teams.
Proven ability to balance strategic and tactical skills.
Demonstrated problem analysis and resolution.
Consultative HR partnership.
Accountability, ownership and ability to execute.
Strong communication skills.
Data driven, computer (HR tools and systems) savvy.
Experience with lean, six sigma, and/or continuous improvement.
Bilingual; Spanish & English required

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

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