Plant Human Resources Manager

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team of associates is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Bringing the Future Faster by Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

Job Posting Title

Plant Human Resources Manager

Job Description Summary

Handles the day-to-day activities and strategic support of associate relation programs for a location. Leading employment efforts, placements, orientation and training, labor relations, compensation, benefits, and associate services in the location. Leading teams and assisting the human resources (HR) business unit (BU) Head to lead all aspects of organizational HR strategies, processes, and practices. Maintaining good communication and a positive relationship with Associates to promote associate satisfaction, and ensuring a positive working environment. Providing advice, counseling, and guidance to all levels of management and staff on company policies and procedures.

Job Description

• Accomplishes Plant human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, mentoring, counseling, and coaching associates; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, succession planning,and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; implementing policies and procedures.
• Achieves Plant HR operational objectives by contributing associate relation information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; implementing associate relations system improvements; implementing change.
• Maintains consistent application of employment policies and associate development by reviewing management actions; mentor managers; reviewing disciplinary, appraisal, and counseling actions; examining, approving, and implementing transfer requests.
• Provides management planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing employee relations data and trends.
• Maintains organization positive legal status by reviewing internal actions and external responses; composing, supplying, and maintaining documentation; adhering to government regulations.
• Maintains management and associate handbooks by researching, writing, editing, and distributing new and revised policies and procedures.
• Improves work environment and job satisfaction through exit interviews; meeting with staff; identifying perceived trends and issues; developing recommendations; suggesting new training programs.
• Maintains harmonious work atmosphere by developing associate, labor and management relationships.
• Documents actions by completing logs, reports, and records; maintaining critical files.
• Contributes to employee relations and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills And Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field, and 5 years HR experience preferably in manufacturing environment OR a combination of HR experience and education.

About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. Be part of the future with #TeamAAM.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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