Are you looking for an opportunity to make a major impact in the manufacturing world and be part of a passionate team?

Adler Pelzer Group - a growing Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking an enthusiastic Human Resources Manager for the manufacturing operations in Athens, TN (located off of I-75 between Knoxville & Chattanooga). The Human Resources Manager provides support to approximately 200 employees through effective leadership, partnership, and execution of Human Resources strategy at the Athens facility in alignment with overall company HR strategy.

As part of the Human Resources team, the HR Manager is also a partner of the business operations leading recruitment, facilitating employee development, performance management review process, employee relations, policy interpretation, compensation administration and legal compliance. A successful HRM will successfully navigate between tactical and strategic human resources needs in addition to being a valued team member and partner to Corporate HR and Site Management.

The following are the major duties and responsibilities of the Plant Human Resources Manager:

• Manage all HR data and activity as required by corporate level policy and procedure for payroll and HRIS system, thus ensuring timely and accurate employee payroll and benefit functions from the centralized processes.
• Ensure the appropriate organizational structure, staffing levels, succession planning, and development activities according to both Corporate Policy and local level needs to ensure the success of the business.
• Direct overall employee relations function and administration of all benefits, policies, procedures, and programs for facility with primary objective of maintaining a union-free plant and complying with federal, state, and corporate regulations and requirements. Maintain integrity of plant rules and procedures through proper administration and discipline.
• Establish and maintain favorable and effective relationships with management and employees to promote the use of available services and provides assistance in identifying and resolving work performance problems.
• Train and lead supervisors and management to ensure consistent, equal, and fair treatment of all employees.
• Manage Corporate and local level processes in support of employees' satisfaction indicators with their jobs and working conditions.
• Manage, report, and monitor the corporate wide HR performance indicators and statistics with regards to attendance, safety, turnover, and resource headcount. Implements corrective actions where indicators fall short of desired goals.

Benefits for the HR Manager:

• Competitive Pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be part of a strong team and growing one's career.
• Salary range is $100,000-$120,000. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one.
• Generous and flexible paid time off.

Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team goals.

Please refer to the required list of skills and experience below. Education can be substituted with equivalent experience. Licenses and Certifications are preferred but not required.

Benefits: Adler Pelzer offers a competitive pay and benefits package as well as the opportunity to grow one's career. Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, other insurance options, paid time off, 401(K) match, life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others), and tuition reimbursement.

To learn more about our Company and our rich history, visit our website at www.AdlerPelzer.com

We are an equal opportunity employer. APG participates in the E-Verify Program.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years: Advanced training experience in general office procedures, modern office practices, and computer usage (Microsoft Office, Timekeeping, HRIS software).
• 3 - 5 years: Experience in manufacturing based Human Resource function

Education

• Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field
• Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• SPHR Certification or eq
• PHR Certification or eq

Skills

• Team building / mgmt
• Planning & Organizing
• Leadership Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Conflict Management
• Communication Skills
• Change Leadership
• Active Listening
• Problem Solving Skills

Behaviors

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business