Human Resources Manager

The People Experience Expert will support the SKF Factory Leadership located in Falconer, NY with the core HR processes of talent acquisition, people development, employee relations, labor relations, union negotiations, performance management, succession planning, training, communications etc. This highly motivated individual will advise leaders on complex strategic operational and business goals and be skilled at incorporating relevant tools to facilitate solutions with consideration beyond the local site.

Key Functions

• Subject matter expert for value chain of HR related initiatives and processes related to factory and employees.
• Supports organizational development consulting, project management, and specialist expertise required for change management and leadership development projects.
• Re-directs processing operational administration, transactions, and daily employee interactions to People Services Center.
• Partners with factory leadership with consulting, project planning, implementation, coaching and people development.
• Consults with HR and factory leadership to identify key areas of focus for the site through needs analysis.
• Partners with Corporate Communications to ensure sites and business areas are up to date with latest communication.
• Implement and support site Ethics and compliance engagement activities to include communication and promotion, training, acknowledgement, disclosure, investigation and follow up.
• Strategic headcount planning, talent management, workforce development and succession planning.
• Promotes talent management tools, training, and processes including performance management and development planning.
• Provides coaching and counsel to leaders and employees on HR programs, policy and procedures, conflict resolution, change management, diversity and inclusion to promote a fair and equitable work environment.
• Assist with coordinating compensation cycle, salary administration programs and annual performance management processes.
• May receive People Services Center escalations for more complex issues related to the site.
• Labor union negotiation experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related fields.
• 7 years of previous HR management experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive experience in collective bargaining, union grievances, step discipline, FLMA and STD.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in HR systems.

Desired Skills:

• Self-starting individual who possesses resiliency and adaptability to solve problems
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and credibly
• Ability to discern priorities and remain organized as business needs evolve
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and possess the courage to intervene

SKF’s mission is to be the undisputed leader in the bearing business. SKF offers solutions around the rotating shaft, including bearings, seals, lubrication management, condition monitoring and maintenance services. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. www.skf.com

What You’ll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a robust PTO policy and 13 paid holidays!

Work/Life Balance. A possibility for flexibility and an opportunity for occasional remote work.

Health and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Many options for best in class medical and dental plans to fit your needs; a wellness plan that includes biometric screening and health risk assessment for you and your spouse and incentives for healthy living!

Invest in your Future. SKF offers amazing retirement options! Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested). And regardless of your participation, SKF automatically contributes 5% into your account per pay period (3 Years Vesting).

Much more! Growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, voluntary critical illness coverage, voluntary legal plan, employee assistance program, life insurance, vehicle discount programs, mobile phone discounts, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all!

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Reports to: Factory Manager
Location: Falconer, NY
Job ID: 14245