Manager HR

Roechling Automotive Akron - Akron, OH 44312

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner to plant and functional leadership, driving people strategies that directly support business performance, operational excellence, workforce stability, and organizational growth. This role is responsible for translating business priorities into actionable HR initiatives across talent management, culture, workforce planning, compliance, employee relations, and leadership development.

The HR Manager is expected to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-impact HR support throughout the facility. This position requires a leader who can influence decision-making, challenge the status quo when necessary, and drive measurable improvements through people-focused solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strategic Business Partnership
• Talent & Organizational Effectiveness
• Culture, Engagement & Leadership
• Employee Relations & Compliance
• HR Operations & Process Excellence
• Compensation & Workforce Cost Management
• Change Management & Projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Economics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner (HRBP) or in a progressive Human Resources leadership role.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Labor Law and HR Compliance.
• Minimum of 3 years of Leadership and People Management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience within a Manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of high-volume Employee Relations experience.
• Demonstrated experience influencing and partnering with operational and plant leadership teams.
• Experience working in turnaround, transformation, high-growth, or rapidly changing business environments.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Experience utilizing HR metrics to drive decision-making and business results.
• Ability and willingness to travel to our Southfield, MI facility three days per month to provide HR support and collaborate with leadership.

Leadership Expectations.

We are seeking a leader who demonstrates:

• A business-first mindset and the ability to connect HR initiatives to organizational results.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and execution discipline.
• Data-driven decision-making and analytical thinking.
• A hands-on leadership style with a strong presence on the shop floor.
• The ability to influence, coach, and challenge leaders when necessary.
• A proactive approach to identifying issues, addressing root causes, and implementing sustainable solutions.
• A continuous improvement mindset and ability to lead organizational change.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Turnover reduction and workforce stability.
• Recruiting effectiveness and time-to-fill performance.
• Employee engagement and action plan completion.
• Attendance and absenteeism trends.
• Leadership development and succession readiness.
• HR process accuracy and operational excellence.
• Compliance performance and audit outcomes.
• Employee satisfaction and organizational culture improvements.

What Success Looks Like

• Leaders proactively engage HR as a trusted business partner.
• Succession plans are established and actively maintained.
• HR processes are standardized, accurate, efficient, and audit-ready.
• Employee engagement initiatives drive measurable improvements.
• Workforce planning effectively supports business growth and operational needs.
• Leadership accountability is strengthened throughout the organization.
• The facility operates within a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.