Freudenberg
HRManager
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“HR Manager at Freudenberg. Skills: Organizational development, Talent management, Labor relations. Lead HR strategy. Execute HR strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive measurable business impact
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related, Proven leadership experience, Organizational development background, Talent management background, Partner effectively with business leaders, Influence decision-making, Hands-on labor relations experience, Unionized manufacturing environment, Unionized industrial environment, Solid knowledge of employment law, Solid knowledge of HR compliance, Solid knowledge of safety regulations, Experience managing full-cycle talent acquisition, Experience managing workforce planning, Competitive labor market experience, Problem-solving skills, Change management skills, Build trust, Drive results
Nice to Have
Related advanced degree, Equivalent experience
What You'll Do.
Focus on organizational development
Focus on workforce planning
Focus on building leadership capability
Act as trusted business partner
Align HR initiatives with operational goals
Drive measurable business impact
Manage labor relations
Foster positive employee relations
Oversee succession planning
Oversee retention strategies
Drive performance management
Support performance management
Drive learning initiatives
Support learning initiatives
Drive compensation benefits programs
Support compensation benefits programs
Ensure compliance with employment regulations
Ensure compliance with labor regulations
Ensure compliance with safety regulations
Uphold company policies
Uphold company standards
Promote employee engagement
Promote employer branding
Promote values-driven workplace
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with site leadership
Full Job Description
**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!** # Responsibilities: * Lead HR strategy and execution, focusing on organizational development, workforce planning, and building leadership capability across the site. * Act as a trusted business partner to site leadership, aligning HR initiatives with operational goals and driving measurable business impact. * Manage labor relations in a union environment, including contract administration, grievance handling, and fostering positive employee relations. * Oversee the full talent lifecycle—recruitment, onboarding, development, succession planning, and retention strategies. * Drive and support performance management, learning initiatives, and compensation/benefits programs to grow and engage employees. * Ensure compliance with all employment, labor, and safety regulations, while upholding company policies and standards. * Champion a strong culture by promoting employee engagement, employer branding, and a proactive, values-driven workplace. # Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred. * Proven leadership experience with a strong background in organizational development and talent management. * Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with business leaders and influence decision-making at all levels. * Hands-on labor relations experience within a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment. * Solid knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and safety regulations. * Experience managing full-cycle talent acquisition and workforce planning in a competitive labor market. * Strong communication, problem-solving, and change management skills, with the ability to build trust and drive results. $110,000 - $125,000 Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity e
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