Human Resources Manager

Job Number: 59497
Group: Cosma International
Division: Vehma International of America
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: TROY
Group Description
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Role Summary
Oversee and strategize priorities of the HR Management function in support of business objectives. Support the Magna Employee's Charter, Operational Principles, and Core Values with a fair and consistent approach. Ensure divisional and corporate deliverables are executed timely and efficiently. Facilitate effective change management in partnership with the Leadership Team. Lead and direct day-to-day activities of the HR Team.
Key Responsibilities
General / Administration • Strategize annual HR divisional priorities in support of global business objectives.• Establish and maintain HR department budget.• Maintain effective management of personnel records, headcount reporting, organizational charts, and other reporting as needed.• Develop and interpret employee policy and practice (Employee Handbook, other, etc.).• Manage Magna Programs (Scholarship, Face to Face, service awards, etc.).• Ensure all personnel changes are effectively documented in all systems and through required change management processes.• Oversee timely responses to: employment verifications, unemployment claims, garnishments/subpoenas, etc.
Performance Management • Ensure Continuous Performance Management philosophy and cycle is observed by all departments, including: periodic check-in's, annual performance evaluation, introductory reviews, development plans, etc.• Establish and administer progressive discipline practices (Progressive Discipline Warning, Performance Improvement Plan, etc.).• Counsel and train leaders to achieve a culture of high performance (providing employee recognition, managing underperformance, giving/receiving feedback, documentation, etc.).• Oversee the annual performance goal setting process. Ensure compliance to the Cosma Performance Bonus Program.• Manage separation processes, as warranted
Compensation • Analyze and review annual wage and benefit survey data; ensure appropriate market data is selected and competitive pay ranges are established.• Present employee wage and benefit survey data to employees annually.• Conduct annual compensation reviews with sr. leadership teams (COL, Equity and Bonus reviews) in accordance with the Cosma Performance Bonus Program.
Benefit Programs • Manage/oversee all benefit programs, including but not limited to: healthcare, life insurance, disability, COBRA, employee assistance program, flexible spending, wellness, etc.• Manage/oversee all retirement savings programs: EEPPP, 401k, MBC.• Analyze and conduct annual benefit premium analysis and oversee the annual open enrollment process.
• Oversee employee Leaves of Absence processes.• Ensure employee benefit inquiries are addressed timely and efficiently and that accurate records are maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation • Analyze and review annual wage and benefit survey data; ensure appropriate market data is selected and competitive pay ranges are established.• Present employee wage and benefit survey data to employees annually.• Conduct annual compensation reviews with sr. leadership teams (COL, Equity and Bonus reviews) in accordance with the Cosma Performance Bonus Program.
Benefit Programs • Manage/oversee all benefit programs, including but not limited to: healthcare, life insurance, disability, COBRA, employee assistance program, flexible spending, wellness, etc.• Manage/oversee all retirement savings programs: EEPPP, 401k, MBC.• Analyze and conduct annual benefit premium analysis and oversee the annual open enrollment process.• Oversee employee Leaves of Absence processes.• Ensure employee benefit inquiries are addressed timely and efficiently and that accurate records are maintained.
Talent Acquisition • Manage full-cycle staffing needs in support of the business, including but not limited to: job requisitions, job postings, interview and selection, employment offers, background checks, drug screening, onboarding (including training and development, tools and resources, etc.).• Manage contingent worker processes, including but not limited to: staffing agreements, bill rates, mark-ups, certification of liability, purchase orders, etc.
Training & Development • Ensure clear and accurate job descriptions are in place for all positions.• Ensure high potential employees have development plans established and that transparent progress is achieved.• Manage core tool/position training requirements of the organization. Ensure training matrix is accurate and up-to-date.• Establish and maintain the overall training process for the organization (registration, training requirements, training availability, etc.), ensuring compliance to ISO/IATF requirements.• Ensure accurate employee training records are maintained.• Ensure functions of the Apprentice Program are maintained to Department of Labor standards (course registration, on the job training rotation, regular evaluations, etc.).
Succession Planning & Talent Programs • Maintain compliance to the Magna/Cosma Succession Planning & Talent Programs, including, but not limited to: ensuring critical roles are identified and succession planning is in place; ensuring development plans are in place for identified successors; other talent is identified across the business and development plans also in place. Maintain HRIS system to reflect succession and talent program validation.
Communication • Ensure effective communication within the Prototype leadership team, as well as across the organization. Promote "Communicate in 48".• Responsible for the following communication types, including but not limited to: personnel announcements, organization announcements, employee meeting coordination and facilitation, intranet maintenance, facilities, H&S, communication boards, etc.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations • Foster and promote the Open Door Process.• Ensure prompt and effective resolution of employee issues/concerns. Conduct thorough, fair, and consistent workplace investigations where necessary.
Ethical & Regulatory Compliance • Act with honesty and integrity. Make ethical business decisions in accordance with Magna's Compliance Policies and Procedures.• Ensure employee training compliance to Magna's Code of Conduct & Ethics, and other compliance-related policies and/or trainings, as communicated or required by Magna.• Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state and federal legislations is maintained.
Employee Recognition & Motivation • Responsible for coordinating the Employee Opinion Survey. Ensure action plans are in effect where necessary, and periodic updates provided to employees.• Coordinate employee motivation activities/events in conjunction with Activities Committee, voulenteer programs, etc.• Monitor and maintain the Employee Suggestion Box Program.
Audit Compliance • Establish and monitor HR KPI's in support of the business needs, and in compliance with ISO/IATF.• Ensure HR policies support and satisfy requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS), in compliance of ISO/IATF requirements.• Support continuous improvement activities.
Health, Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomics • Direct day to day activities of Health & Safety Coordinator.• Support H&S Coordinator in divisional H&S policies and practices.• Ensure Magna audit requirements are met for H&S and Environmental onsite inspections.• Support incident investigations as needed, with development of action plans for all incidents/accidents.• Provide support of Worker's Compensation activity with H&S Coordinator.
Key Qualifications/Requirements
Education - Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Education - Preferred: Master's Degree
Years of Experience: Minimum three to five (3-5) years of related experience required
Supervisory Experience: Minimum one to three (1-3) years of supervisory experience required
Licenses and Certifications: Professional HR certification preferred; HIPAA Certification required
Other Experience Preferred: Microsoft Office Applications, Effective Communication Skills (written/verbal), FMLA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, problem solving skills, project management, effective negotiation, coach/mentor, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated maturity of judgement and leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism & a positive approach during all employee interactions, with understanding of appropriate level of confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to promote teamwork and creativity in the workplace.

Subject to business needs;
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