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Who We Are:
Challenge is a leading employee-owned tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. Challenge fosters a culture of collaboration, diversity, and innovation. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry experts allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do every day and they are the true driving force in our operations.
Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!
Challenge is and !
Who We Want:
We are looking for a Human Resources Manager to lead all human resource functionality for our corporate team! This individual will partner with all of the HR cross functional team and support corporate salaried employees on a local level to develop and deliver HR strategies which are people-centric, drive high performance, and create continuous improvement. The ideal person will be extremely self-motivated, and solution focused and will bring a passion for helping people and developing relationships. This person will monitor the overall employee-employer relationship and work with leadership to ensure a positive relationship to keep employees motivated and highly productive- championing Challenge’s Core Values. The perfect candidate will thrive in a fast paced rapidly growing environment with a strong ability to work independently on a broad variety of projects.
What You’ll Do:
Serves as a liaison to managers and employees at the corporate offices to learn of, investigate, respond to, and resolve employee relations matters
Serves as a resource to management on matters of employee discipline to ensure consistent application of all policies and procedures
Coordinates internal dispute resolution (grievance) process upon notice of an employee request
Supports the Talent Acquisition team’s recruitment and retention efforts
Ensures consistent application of company policies, including administration of attendance points policy; issuing written discipline documents; investigating alleged misconduct; and coaching leadership on disciplinary matters
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws
Assists with maintaining, monitoring, and updating Human Resources policies and forms, and ensures regulatory requirements are met
Ensures strong and positive communication between HR and all corporate employees
Monitors and maintains accuracy of all corporate HR data within the HRIS system
Develops new Human Resources processes as needed with the implementation of new regulations or organizational initiatives
Meets with new managers to orient them to HR processes. Conducts in-services on Human Resources topics for management as needs are identified
Supports the VP of Human Resources with other duties as assigned
When and Where:
This will be an 830-5PM M-F position located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI.
“The schedule is typically the day shift. However, employee must have ability to work the shift/number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished, including overtime, holidays, and weekends, as necessary.”
What You Need to Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
5+ years of human resource management experience
Manufacturing or automotive background experience preferred
Must have knowledge of human resources principles including benefits, recruitment, state and federal employment and labor law, and employee relations
Track record in coaching and influencing senior leaders
Ability to communicate at various levels of the organization (written and verbal)
Organizational savvy: possesses the ability to understand the culture in which one operates, and able to effectively influence and drive change
Comfortable working within a matrix organization
Highly motivated self-starter and able to perform at multiple levels (strategic, tactical, administrative)
Track record in leading, motivating and developing a team
Able to simplify and clarify situations and processes; delivers operational value through intelligent application of processes
Excellent IT Skills, particularly Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
Passion for customer and company success
Positive team player
Thrives in a hands-on environment
Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes
Demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
Occasional travel as needed to other plants with corporate employees
What We Offer:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
