P&C Manager at Globe Metallurgical – Waterford, Ohio

Who we are:

Ferroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy.

Learn more about our Transformation Story here: Who we are

The People & Culture Manager (P&C) will lead P&C operations at the Waterford facility, serving as a strategic partner to plant leadership and overseeing all P&C functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, training, and workforce development. This position requires strong leadership capability, a hands-on approach, and experience supporting both hourly and salaried teams in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute P&C strategies aligned with operational and organizational goals.
• Advise management on workforce planning, organizational structure, and talent development.
• Support change management initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Foster a positive work environment that promotes communication, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Serve as the primary resource for resolving employee concerns, conducting investigations, and supporting corrective actions.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.

Talent Acquisition & Retention

• Assist with recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried positions.
• Develop strategies to reduce turnover and attract skilled talent.
• Oversee employee onboarding, orientation, and integration into the facility.

Compliance & P&C Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, company policies, and safety standards.
• Manage P&C reporting, audits, and document retention requirements.
• Assist in the oversight of processes related to FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and other leave programs.

Training & Workforce Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate required programs, including safety, leadership development, and skills training.
• Support succession planning and career development initiatives.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support

• Administer corporate compensation programs and support annual wage reviews.
• Assist employees with benefits inquiries and open enrollment activities.
• Partner with payroll and corporate P&C to ensure accurate employee data and timekeeping.

Safety & Plant Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the plant safety team on incident investigations, communications, and proactive safety initiatives.
• Participate in plant committees, leadership meetings, and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive P&C experience, with at least 2 years in a P&C leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, P&C best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing or industrial workforce.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and work effectively at all organizational levels.

Preferred

• P&C certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).
• Experience working with union environments (if applicable to Waterford operations).
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and data-driven P&C decision-making.

Working Environment

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match and paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled