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Job Description
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 9,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $1.9 billion in revenues in fiscal 2020.
Job Summary and Mission:
Strategic HR partner to plant leaders (overseeing multiple sites); responsible for manpower planning for strategic growth, leadership staffing and development, talent retention and engagement, and change management.
Challenge status quo driving and facilitating diversity of thought
Partner with HR colleagues and plant leadership in organizational assessment and diagnosis to translate strategies into actions that deliver results and improve organizational capability
Identifies trends and partners with leadership to create and implement plans to address challenges at plant level (skill gaps, turnover, diversity, utilization, performance improvement/management, organization design and restructuring, etc.).
Partner with operations leadership on people, organization and business strategy, talent management, development & acquisition, employee engagement and organizational capability.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to provide strategic staffing and recruitment consultation.
Maintains, and communicates key HR metrics and scorecards that define org performance and growth. Reinforces corporate strategies for alignment to objectives that impact the enterprise operation
Ensures performance management systems are being followed through intervention, coaching and business partnerships
Execute the rollout of ongoing Talent Programs around performance management, organization and talent assessment, engagement and more at plant level.
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of specialized field or expertise.
Oversees execution of key cross-functional projects in support of strategy.
Overall understanding of business objectives and influences of department on achievement of those objectives.
Experience in a Manufacturing Environment required with Union Environment experience preferred
In-depth knowledge of working in a Matrix organization
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, etc., which govern employment policies and practices
Thorough understanding and application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices and standards
Excellent planning and organization skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; must be an articulate and persuasive communicator
Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues
Limited supervision and direction is provided, as this individual can operate and drive results and set priorities independently
Working knowledge of MS Office
Experience working with HR database
Strong business and compensation acumen
Leveraging Resources:
Determines how resources are allocated within area of accountability.
Provides input into organizational design for area of accountability, primarily with a focus on short-term.
Typically, accountable for development and adherence to a departmental budget.
Typical Education or Equivalent Work Experience:
4-year secondary degree, or equivalent experience
5+ years in discipline
Experience in manufacturing environmet required
As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
