Human Resources Manager

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview: 

The Human Resources Manager will support our fast-paced, diverse and new parts & accessories distribution operation, operating out of Brownsburg, Indiana (greater Indianapolis suburb). This individual will be a key member of the operations management team actively involved in many duties relating to the efficient operations of our growing distribution operation.  This position will report directly to the Senior Human Resources Director of Global Procurement and Parts & Accessories business with a strong matrixed reporting relationship to the Site General Manager. 

Become a member of an organization with a fast-paced, safety conscious culture where you can truly make a difference!  As the Human Resources Manager, you will have broad generalist and leadership responsibilities for the entire operations to include: recruitment / retention, employee development, succession planning, employee relations, employee welfare, benefit administration, etc.  You will be highly involved in both the tactical and strategic.  As a member of the management team, you can influence and shape the performance and overall effectiveness of the site.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Coach and advise operations leaders with candor, honesty, respect and tact.
• Develop strong business relationships with all business functions you support.
• Be responsible for implementing and coordinating policies and programs usually covering all of the following: recruitment, employee relations, and employee welfare, employee development and organizational design.
• Maintain overall direction of recruitment, placement and training programs and ensures compliance with EEO regulations.
• Provide leadership / assistance to operations efforts in ensuring market competitiveness and in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, engagement and accountability
• Maintain and analyze key performance metrics to monitor workforce trends and employee relations climate.  Make recommendations for improvement. Develop programs to improve employee engagement and operational efficiency.
• Leverage data analytics to make strategic and tactical decisions
• Performance manage, lead and develop a small team
• Maintain knowledge of employment and labor law.  Communicate with HR management and legal counsel if/when necessary regarding employment charges, etc.  Advise management on legal matters.
• Manage all Human Resources activities for the operation ensuring alignment and consistency with broader business and departmental objectives.
• Actively participate in strategic planning with functional leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into HR priorities.  Create and implement HR strategies in areas of workforce planning and staffing, development and training, employee relations, and overall talent management to support needs and requirements of the business.
• Collaborate with HR team within Mercury and across Brunswick to determine and ensure appropriate consistency in communication, policies and practices. 

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:  

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field is required.
• 7+ years of previous experience in a distribution/manufacturing environment with a thorough knowledge in all Human Resources generalist functions (e.g., Employee Relations, Employment law, Compensation and Benefits, Training, etc.) required. Human Resources certification preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service, time management, interpersonal and analytical skills with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team
• Strong decision making, judgement, organizational and creative pro