Director, HR - Operations in Avon, Ohio at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Director, HR - Operations

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11788 | JOB GRADE: 19

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

Provides Human Resources leadership by partnering with the Operations function for all the Commercial Vehicle Systems plants throughout North America. Leads a team of HR professionals at the production facilities for HR programs, services, and initiatives. Collaborates with senior management and plant management in supporting HR strategy, driving cultural change, and improving organizational capability. Ensures the company meets all HR regulatory and compliance needs where required.

Essential Functions:

• HR business partner to the leadership of the operations function within NA Commercial Vehicle Systems, focusing on human resource policies that are aligned with the rail NA operations division and procedures throughout the organization and ensuring they fit the needs and goals of the organization. Provides proactive and pragmatic solutions and alternatives to HR related issues and strategies.
• Client group representative for key employee relations and HR related business objectives for the operations function.
• Key member of the HR leadership team for the business addressing HR strategies, projects, programs that allow the business to advance and grow.
• Directs and leads the activities of a team of HR professionals in the delivery of HR services to production locations and central operations groups, along with mentoring and coaching the team on their professional development
• Partners with operations business leaders in all aspects of HR programs such as organizational assessment, succession planning, organizational structure, and work force planning change management in order to strengthen overall organizational capability.
• Shapes a culture of integrity, inclusion, engagement, responsibility, transparency, and performance.
• Focuses on the success of talent from recruitment, onboarding, promoting and retention through a purposeful and strategic use of people analytics and data that will focus the organization’s direction for the future.
• Works with the senior management team to ensure that cost effective processes are in place to fulfill the Company’s financial objective of increasing the return on investments.
• Remains up to date on relevant country and state employment laws and other human resources compliance issues. Update management on policies/processes as necessary.
• Partners with the business as the key HR contact for business projects and needs as assigned.
Knowledge
• Working Knowledge of Applicable Federal & State Laws and regulations
• Deep Manufacturing and Logistics / LEAN experience required
• Knowledge of agile working methodology a plus

Experience:
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience with organizational process implementation, management, and improvement required in corporate and manufacturing environments
• 5+ years demonstrated experience in leading and developing staff both on a direct and indirect basis.
• Experience with World Class Manufacturing and/or Lean desired
• Proven experience to effectively identify client needs, and to design and facilitate customized, engaging, results-orientation interventions to improve performance and support business goals
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional Organizational Development and change management efforts
• International experience (Mexico and Canada) a plus; bi-lingual ability with Spanish / familiarity with Mexican culture a plus
• Desired experience as a plant HRBP or manager
• Proven ability to administer and debrief individual and team assessment instruments
• Experience in building organizational, team and individual capacities through needs analysis, strategic organizational development interventions.
• Proven experience in merger and acquisitions: due diligence, transition planning and organization change management
• Proven experience in broad organizational communication/training
• Experience working in a matrix organization structure

Skills:
• Ability to think strategically and understand business plans and goals – relating these into HR initiatives and objectives
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate influence and inspire at all levels in the organization
• Ability to work in a matrix organization structure
• Strong bias for action and performance orientation
• Excellent team member who values the diversity of ideas.
• Strong interpersonal skills, along with solid oral and written, communication skills, capable of communicating clearly across all levels of the organization; ability to listen and determine appropriate responses and actions.
• Ability to build relationships and manage conflicts, both internal and external.
• Highly motivated and energetic, ready to take action and deliver business results.
• Organizational Development & Design, Change Management and Project Management skills a must
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact and communicate at all levels within the business and for very sensitive topics
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze issues and make good decisions that are consistent with the overall program objectives.
• Strong project management skills including establishing milestones, project planning and implementation (execution skills) while meeting commitments; able to prioritize, schedule, and plan; anticipate obstacles and manage risks.
• Strong Financial Acumen-applies appropriate cost/benefit principles in deciding best approaches to work
• Shows commitment to team objectives and utilizes effective and clear concise message, attentively listen to others, and foster honest communication among team members and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work independently as well as function in a diverse team environment.
• Must act with sense of urgency and be able to energize others to work the same to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage resources, milestones, budgets effectively in a matrix/cross-functional organization.
• PC and Microsoft Product Proficiency
• HRIS proficiency, SAP a plus.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree and Advanced degree in Business, Organizational Development, or Human Resource Management required.
• Master’s Degree in Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior or Human Resource Management preferred.

Travel Requirements:
• Must be willing to travel at least 25% of the time.

Position Requirements:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon, OH is $127,000–$211,600 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 20% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.