HR Location Manager

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display, and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics, and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?  

Job Description

Head of HR Location assists and advises senior management on HR issues and creates a trust based partnership with internal customers developing, planning and executing innovative people strategies.
Contributes as a member of the management team, representing HR to business strategy and operational goal setting to reach location/business objectives and expectations.
Ensures effective delivery of HR Operation and Solutions to line management and senior management  by partnering with HR colleagues (Centers of Expertise, Service Centers).
Localizes global perspectives and globalizes local perspectives in partnership with the others HR stakeholders (Country, BU, Divisions, Corporate).

How you will make an impact as a Strategic Partner for the business, the HR Location Manager:

-Steers and manages Strategic Workforce Planning, HR Planning & Controlling (KPI scorecard, HC structure) and derives appropriate measures (e.g., recruiting, retention, etc.) 
-Participates in HR Reviews & Audits and implements required actions
-Steers, consults and communicates Organizational Changes
-Drives the implementation of Corporate HR Initiatives in the Location (i.e.. Culture development, Diversity)
-Ensures alignment and consistent application of HR processes, policies and resources in area of responsibility
-Ensures compliance to local employment regulations
-Follows up with labor market trends and develops and implements appropriate HR related measures accordingly. 
-Oversees human resources training and development and ensures a strong talent base for the organization
-Represents the organization in the local community (i.e. employee representatives, spokesmen committee,  HR related legal actions)
-Leads own HR organization which includes setting vision, defining strategy, managing budget, allocating resources, creating global networks, etc.
-Appropriately balances responsibility as both a business and employee advocate

-Drives positive employee engagement and morale 
-Ensures the Safety and Health of all employees at the location 

-Ensures the successful Employer Branding / HR communications and  Recruiting activities for the location in corporation with the CoE/Shared Services it applicable

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• 3+ years of HR leadership experience
• Project Management experience to include cross functional, change management, and project milestone tracking and delivery
• Strong communication skills, specifically within the areas of crafting and facilitating, negotiation and ability to influence, navigating difficult discussions, collaborating cross-functionally, and translating complex HR topics
• Ability to make decisions with a strong sense of urgency, while remaining calm and delivering clear and immediate communication to act decisively, efficiently, and strategically drive results

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

This position may offer relocation assistance.  

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT  

Qualified Candidates should demonstrate the following HR Competencies

• Strategic HR Leadership – Ability to align HR initiatives with business goals, through analysis of info gathering and analysis whiling weighing costs, benefits, risks.
• Talent Acquisition & Management – Experience in workforce planning, recruitment, and leadership dev