Stabilus Hiring for HR Manager at Farmington, MI Full Time

HR Manager

Stabilus is a global leader in the production of gas springs and dampers on five continents. This position will be located at ACE Controls, Inc., a Stabilus company. ACE is the internationally recognized expert in the field of industrial damping technology. The company’s portfolio now includes automation control, motion control, vibration control and safety products.

Job Summary:

Stabilus is seeking a high-energy, dynamic Human Resources Manager to support its manufacturing operations in our Stabilus Industrial Business Unit. The successful candidate will be a strategic business partner providing HR client support and interfacing extensively with leaders, employees, and HR colleagues.

This role is responsible for leading human resource initiatives and promoting a high-performance environment, including leadership effectiveness, payroll, training, benefits administration, staffing and sourcing, talent development, performance programs, compensation, policy compliance, employee relations, and communications.

Highlights of job duties include

Essential Job Functions:

• Works with 3rd party company to administer all leave of absence programs including FMLA, short-term and long-term disability, and worker’s compensation.
• Processes payroll for multiple locations using ADP Workforce Now.
• Conducts onboarding of new hires.
• Maintains human resource information systems (ADP) records and compiles reports from the database.
• Maintains all necessary employment records and files including personnel, I9, medical, leave of absence, recruiting, and training for compliance with company and external agency guidelines.
• Plans and organizes employee engagement activities and communications.
• Participates in departmental safety programs to include adhering to all EH&S policies and procedures, reporting and/or addressing potentially unsafe conditions, and participation in accident root cause & corrective action as needed.
• Manages the annual in the Workers Compensation audit
• Participates in process improvement activities/department projects on an as needed basis.
• Partner with facility managers and supervisors to provide HR leadership, direction and counseling on various HR related topics and business decisions.
• Drive engagement and retention of all employees, focusing on the employee experience to maintain the management-represented status of the workforce.
• Partner with the NAFTA Talent Management Specialist to support recruitment efforts, implementing innovative strategies to attract and retain talent, identifying diverse talent and build a talent pipeline
• Manage key HR processes, including annual salary planning, incentive design and review, leadership development review, and headcount and employment cost planning.
• Support the benefit administration process from participating with benefit modeling though employee communication
• Participate in 401k administration and fiduciary meetings
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify employee relations issues; recommend and implement solutions
• Conduct timely investigations, prepare documentation and make appropriate recommendations
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Education, Training, Certifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years’ progressive Human Resources experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline; Master’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline preferred
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple priorities
• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement
• Ability to work effectively and influence others in a diverse and dynamic work environment
• Strong project management and complex problem-solving skills
• Agile learner, able to readily apply knowledge gained in one situation to others
• Ability to understand, interpret and easily communicate policies, practices and practice the Stabilus Code of Ethics
• Advanced level skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Advanced level skills with HRIS (ADP and SAP preferred).

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of applicable computer software including Windows, Outlook, and MS Office required.
• ADP Workforce Now experience required.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment including managing competing demands and dealing with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization including mid to high levels within the global Stabilus organization, third party vendors, and government agencies.
• Some travel (up to 15%) is required.

Working Condition:

The work environment includes a combination of office and plant settings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, and heat. The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet to moderate. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is usually moderate to loud.

Other Duties:

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.

Company Description

With a comprehensive application spectrum, a broad and unique product offer and decades of experience we are the world market leader for gas springs and dampers. Stabilus has been a pioneer and market leader with the state of the art technology in the segment. Stabilus has a global footprint and a broad range of vibration, motion and noise control products.

With a comprehensive application spectrum, a broad and unique product offer and decades of experience we are the world market leader for gas springs and dampers. Stabilus has been a pioneer and market leader with the state of the art technology in the segment. Stabilus has a global footprint and a broad range of vibration, motion and noise control products.