What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner position at Carrier?
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.
Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a trusted advisor to the Climate Solutions Transportation (CST) North America Operations leadership team, aligning HR strategies with business objectives.
The Senior Manager, HRBP is responsible for driving initiatives related to talent development, organizational design, workforce planning, employee engagement, and leadership coaching. The role develops and executes a people strategy that enables operational excellence and cultural transformation within the manufacturing site.
The position is onsite at our Athens, GA facility.
Role Responsibilities:
HR Strategy & Organizational Design
- Define and lead the plant's HR strategy in alignment with broader business objectives.
- Partner with plant leadership to assess and optimize the organizational structure, roles, and capabilities to drive performance and adaptability.
- Use workforce data and analytics to anticipate organizational needs, drive headcount planning, and support continuous improvement.
- Promote a culture of accountability, high performance, and employee engagement.
Talent & Workforce Planning
- Lead talent management efforts, including succession planning, leadership development, and critical capability building.
- Collaborate with business leaders to proactively plan for talent needs, ensuring the plant is staffed with the right skills for future success.
- Support execution of plant-level training and development programs, in partnership with L&D.
Culture, Engagement & Change Leadership
- Lead culture and engagement initiatives, driving actions from employee feedback and fostering a positive, inclusive environment.
- Guide change management efforts to support organizational transformation and continuous improvement.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the plant.
Performance & Total Rewards Guidance
- Oversee performance management processes and support calibration, coaching, and development planning across departments.
- Partner with Compensation and Total Rewards teams to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices are upheld.
- Support leaders in recognition and retention strategies.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Ensure effective execution of core HR processes (e.g., onboarding, policy deployment, HRIS data accuracy).
- Monitor and ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and safety regulations.
- Utilize metrics and dashboards to track progress, identify risks, and guide decision-making.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5 years’ experience of progressive HR experience in manufacturing, distribution or consumer goods