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Job Posting Title

Manager Human Resources

Job Description Summary

#TeamAAM is looking for a Plant Human Resources Manager to join our Metal Forming team in Auburn Hills, Michigan!

As the Plant Human Resources Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the day-to-day activities and providing strategic support for our employee relations programs. This fantastic opportunity allows you to lead the charge in shaping the HR strategies and practices that contribute to our company's success.

At AAM, we value our associates and offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses both bonus opportunities, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, and more. We firmly believe in the development of our associates and provide a wide array of training programs to foster their personal and professional growth.

Ready to Bring the Future Faster with #TeamAAM? Apply today!

Job Description

• Achieves Plant HR operational objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, goal setting, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
• Contributes employee relations info to strategic plans; complete action plans; implement standards; resolve problems; identify trends; improve employee relations system; implement change.
• Works with the union to promote consistent application of employment policies and associate development by developing management actions; assisting managers; reviewing disciplinary, appraisal, and counseling actions; examining, approving, and implementing transfer requests.
• Provides management planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing employee relations data and trends.
• Ensures a positive legal status for the organization by reviewing internal actions and external responses; composing, supplying, and maintaining documentation; adhering to government regulations.
• Improves work environment and job satisfaction through exit interviews; meeting with staff; identifying perceived trends and issues; developing recommendations; suggesting new training programs.
• Fosters a harmonious work atmosphere by developing strong associate, labor, and management relationships.
• Documents actions by completing logs, reports, and records; maintaining critical files.
• Contributes to employee relations and organizational success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• BA/BS degree.
• 8+ years of professional experience in human resources.
• 4+ years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Unions, preferably UAW.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively manage and resolve sophisticated employee relations issues.
• Ability to implement and enforce policies and procedures strictly.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to successfully implement strategic HR initiatives.
• Experience in developing and maintaining associate handbooks and policy documentation.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.