What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Supervisor position at AO Smith?
Company / Location Information
We are one of the leading manufacturers of water heating and water treatment technologies in the world. We are a $3.5 billion company with 140 years history and we employ more than 12,000 individuals globally who pride themselves on providing the world with innovative water technology. We are committed to Continuous Improvement, not just in our factories or processes, but in our people.
Recognized by The Tennessean as one of the top Nashville area Workplaces, Lochinvar (A business unit of A. O. Smith) is a leading producer of energy-efficient boilers, water heaters, pool heaters and commercial package systems. We focus solely on serving our customers and offer them a product that delivers unmatched quality, performance, and application flexibility.
Primary Function
Designs, implements and monitors a variety of human resource programs. Anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business management.
Responsibilities
- Lead human resources, safety, training, labor relations, comp/benefits, payroll and security functions at a manufacturing facility.
- Align site HR objectives with the business to drive organizational value; actively partner with site leadership, North American leadership and corporate human resource teams to drive continuous improvement towards expected business results.
- Partner with site leadership team to foster a culture of mutual trust and respect, maintaining the site's positive culture.
- Lead continuous improvement of site's employee engagement efforts, providing consultation and recommendations to key stakeholders in the areas of talent management, employee relations, change management, performance management, safety, wellness, and other people initiatives.
- Partner with operations management to help foster effective relationships and two-way communication by participating in skip-level and communication meetings.
- Coach front-line supervisors through employee relations and performance management issues.
- Serve as a resource and advocate for employee questions, concerns, suggestions, and needs.
- Proactively address potential morale issues, involving the appropriate stakeholders and driving issues to closure.
- Develop and deliver employee and management training as needed.
- Work closely with HR Coordinators to develop their technical and leadership skills.
- Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
- 5 years of related work experience.
- 3 years of supervisory/ leadership experience.
- Experience working in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to tailor message based on audience is also required.
- Ability to build strong relationships and achieve results working with others is required.
- Must be able to operate with a sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop and execute action plans and evaluate the results of action plans.
- Must have strong problem solving track record with the ability to drive to root cause.
- Ability to get things done through others while balancing the people and culture implications of change.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to stay on top of daily issues and move projects forward in parallel.
- PC proficient with the ability to navigate HRIS systems (SAP, Kronos, etc.).
- Prior experience as top HR professional at site preferred.
- PHR and/or SPHR certification preferred.
- Understanding of manufacturing shop floor environment and operations is preferred.
We Offer
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
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