HR Operations Director - US

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be.

Position Summary: The Human Resources Director is responsible for the development, implementation and application of a Human Resources Strategy that fits within the broader objectives of the Country and aligned with the Division and Business Group.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and negotiate union contracts, evaluate the business implication of labor issues and guide labor relations within the Country organization
• Support plants startups and launch activities involving labor and pressure environments
• Is responsible for developing, implementing and managing the Employee Empowerment policy and spirit and makes sure it is applied
• Support other Senior Management Members in adapting their teams to the organization growth and changes and ensure talent meets the needs of the organization
• Is responsible for the building and following through of the Human Resources Budget
• Keep the team informed about all relevant information; responsible for managing all Human Resources of the team including the professional development and annual performance reviews and participation in recruitment
• Understand how to work in a matrix structure and make sure that resources and best practices available are optimized within the Country organization
• Work with management to deploy and assess performance of employees within their perimeter
• Lead training actions within their perimeter as it pertains to Employee Empowerment, Management Development
• Work in close partnership with finance and legal function in ensuring appropriate funding and compliance of the compensation and benefits program
• Oversee reporting accuracy and make sure that figures are in line with Group guidelines for all Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Ensure alignment of workforce performance
• Ensure compliance with laws of the region (FLSA, ADA, EEO…)
• Developing, implementing and managing the Employee Empowerment policy and spirit and makes sure it is applied
• Deploy and assess performance of employees within their perimeter
• Work in a matrix structure and make sure that resources and best practices available are optimized within the Country organization

• Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction
• Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site
• Support the leadership and commitment from top management according to the NAO environmental policy and ISO 14001
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:
  • Faurecia Group Code of Ethics
  • Faurecia Group Code of Management
  • Faurecia Group Environmental Policy
  • Faurecia Group Quality Policy
• All other duties as assigned by the company

Position Specifications

Authorities:

• Negotiate union contracts, evaluate the business implication of labor issues and guide labor relations within the Country organization
• Building and following through the Human Resources Budget

Knowledge / Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of local unions
• Extensive knowledge of labor laws
• Ability to establish and communicate company policies to prevent non-compliance with the law
• Awareness of the local and nationwide economic situation to effectively recruit and retain associates
• Strong ability to communicate efficiently with all levels of management, co-workers and subordinates
• Ability to interpret verbal and non-verbal behavior and to develop accurate perceptions and understandings of others’ feelings, needs, values and opinions; to be sensitive to and aware of personality differences and conflicts
• Ability to resolve conflicts and supports managers in building effective teams
• Sensitive treatment of confidential information
• Strong written and oral communication

Education / Experience:

• Master’s degree with specialization in HR Management
• Minimum 15 years of HR experience
• Minimum 10 years of management experience

Faurecia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.