HR Business Manager

Req ID: 132543 
Region: Americas 
Country: USA 
State/Province: Minnesota 
City:  Maple Grove 

Summary

Celestica is hiring for an on-site HR Leader for our Maple Grove, MN manufacturing site.  This role is accountable for projects/programs at the site and may participate in multi-functional, national or regional projects in addition. Work requires developing solutions, precedents, /or policies. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and sets goals to achieve objectives. Supports site / department budget goals. Builds cross-functional relationships where persuasive skills, negotiation skills, considerable tact are required to gain support. Interacts regularly with site senior management on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions /or customers. Maintains positive relationships with key customers, suppliers, etc., who have a significant impact on the success of the organization.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

•    Partners with the Site General Manager and their staff to develop & implement strategic HR initiatives such as workforce planning, resource management, employee relations, performance management, skills management, programs & policies, and leadership development. 
•    Provides advice, counsel, direction & training to the management team & managers on any business issue that has employee or organizational impact on company personnel practices, procedures, & initiatives.
•    Collaborates with recruiting team/Talent Acquisition to support hiring requirements.
•    Implements & directs staffing strategies which ensure attracting & retaining high caliber talent both internally and externally to the site.
•    Ensures consistent application of policies/procedures for recruiting, rewarding, retaining, recognizing & developing people within a site.
•    Provides employee relations consultation services to site leadership team & employees.
•    Develops, recommends, implements & maintains performance management programs & ensures consistent & timely application.
•    Provides coaching & makes recommendations to managers/supervisors for performance development & corrective action.
•    Conducts internal investigations of acts of employee misconduct including interviewing, gathering evidence, consulting legal council, making recommendations & documenting findings.
•    Represents site in charges of violating regulation or law.
•    Provides performance program reporting.
•    Partners with site senior management team to implement organizational change interventions-e.g. restructuring, reengineering, automating.
•    Conducts ongoing skill competencies, knowledge/talent needs assessment.
•    Develops or obtains specific training programs designed to meet the site's needs.
•    Manages the rollout of Corporate HR Programs at the site level.
•    Ensures compliance to corporate policies, governmental regulations & local laws. Keeps abreast of legislative decisions, changes in employment laws & regulations to limit legal exposure & liability.  As a federal contractor, manages EEOC compliance for the site.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

•    7-10 years of HR experience & 3-5 years as a site HR Manager / Business Partner preferably in an EMS / Contract Manufacturing organization.  Aerospace & Defense industry experience a significant asset. 
•    Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    ITAR clearance required.
•    In-depth knowledge of government regulations.
•    Extensive knowledge of employment & labor laws and EEOC compliance.
•    Strong organizational development, leadership development, facilitation, internal consulting skills.
•    Extensive experience partnering with recruitment/Talent Acquisition teams both onsite and offsite
•    Customer Satisfaction initiatives.
•    Extensive knowledge of World Class Manufacturing processes and Six Sigma strategies.
•    Strong Project Management skills.  M&A / Change Management background ideal.
•    Experience with HRIS systems.
•    Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
•    Ability to evaluate multiple highly detailed tasks, determine priorities and organize work in a manner that allows for timely completion of projects.
•    Ability to manage sensitive employee information in a confidential manner.
•    Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Smartsheets.
•    Ability to effectively organize and motivate team members with a diverse group of skill sets.

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