Human Resources Manager at Cooper Standard Automotive Inc. in Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Develops, plans, administers policies, directs and coordinates human resources activities such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyzes Wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plans
  
  


• Prepares personnel forecast to project employment needs
  
  


• Writes directives advising department managers of company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation and employee benefits
  
  


• Consults legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law
  
  


• Develops and maintains a human resource system that meets top management information needs
  
  


• Writes and delivers presentation to corporate or government officials regarding human resource polies and procedures
  
  


• Works with Managers to recruit/hire all associates to meet manning requirements
  
  


• Evaluates all new associates with Managers before introductory period expires to determine continued employment
  
  


• Administers Wage and Salary on a local level. Ensures an effective evaluation system is maintained for hourly and salary personnel. Conducts wage and salary surveys as needed
  
  


• Advises and assist in all disciplinary matters. Provides guidance on proper application of Company policies and procedures
  
  


• Administers benefits at plant level
  
  


• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws
  
  


• Represents Company in EEO, Unemployment, Workers Compensation, Department of Labor lawsuits and investigations
  
  


• Facilitates/coordinates training plans. Assesses and meets on-going training needs for all associates
  
  


• Maintains accurate record keeping of individuals associate training participation
  
  


• Steers and monitors Activity Committee
  
  


• Participates in the formulation and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Prepares monthly TQM reports and quarterly TQM targets
  
  


• Acts as liaison with Director of Human Resources
  
  


• Negotiates in collective bargaining procedures and processes to maintain a positive relationship with its employees and union representation, if applicable
  
  


• Assists in dispute resolutions
  
  


• Ensures Housekeeping and Health and Safety Standards are maintained
  
  


• Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as IATF16949 and ISO14001
  
  


• Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement and cost reduction in the execution of the job function
  
  


• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description
  
  

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management/Applied Organizational Management with emphasis if Human Resources is required
  
  


• Minimum of three to five years Human Resource experience (automotive experience preferred)
  
  


• Open to relocation preferred
  
  


• High level experience with Microsoft Office Applications
  
  


• Must have exceptional communication skills-both oral and written
  
  


• Labor Relations experience required for unionized facilities
  
  


• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
  
  

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment
  
  


• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
  
  


• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
  
  


• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran VEVRAA. View the Equal Opportunity is the Law Poster here.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, please let us know by emailing recruitment@cooperstandard.com with the subject line "Accommodation Request". Application materials submitted through this email will not be considered.

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