Human Resources Manager

Industry: Valparaiso Human Resources

Company: UGN

Founded in 1986 as a partnership between Nittoku and Autoneum, UGN is the preferred producer of high quality acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products, and a recognized leader in customer satisfaction for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America. UGN, with more than $400 million in revenue, has six locations in the United States-Novi, Michigan; Jackson, Tennessee; Monroe, Ohio; Somerset, Kentucky; Downers Grove, Illinois; and Valparaiso, Indiana; as well as a location in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico-specializing in manufacturing, research, development, testing, and service support. Visit our website at www.ugn.com.

The 180,000 square foot UGN Valparaiso, Indiana facility opened in 1997 and has 300 team members currently. UGN has a strong, corporate wide focus on giving back to the community, and as such the team members at the Valparaiso facility are proud supporters of Housing Opportunities, a HUD-approved and state-certified housing non-profit agency serving Northwest Indiana. The Valparaiso facility has won numerous awards over the years, including the Toyota Certificate of Achievement-Quality Performance, the Subaru Quality Achievement Award, Nissan Zero Defect Award, and the Honda Quality Performance Award.

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The Human Resources Manager supports the Plant Management team and the corporate Human Resources team to ensure compliance with UGN policies and procedures to maintain equitable and consistent development and treatment of all team members. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the management team regarding all HR related matters. You will ensure the plant remains in compliance with all policies relating to all phases of Human Resources activity by partnering with the plant management team. You will also supervise the HR Generalist and HR Assistant at this location. This role is based in our facility in Valparaiso, IN and is required to be in the office fives (5) days a week.

Human Resources

• Recruit, interview, and select team members to fill vacant positions in the plant facility.
• Plan and conduct new team member orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Ensure records of team member transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, are properly maintained.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local labor laws. Manage consistent and equitable application of UGN policies, disciplinary procedures and compensation program.
• Advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Administer performance review and salary administration program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Prepare reports and recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Assist Managers and Shift Coordinators with team member concerns, discipline and interpretation of company policies. Advise team members on matters affecting their employment.
• Allow an open door forum for team members to voice their questions, concerns, or complaints.
• Investigate complaints regarding team member relations. Represent organization at legal hearings and investigations.
• Perform training as required for hourly and managerial personnel.
• Lead plant communication meetings and team member involvement programs.

Safety

• Develop and train team members in safety programs to maintain UGN safety standards and compliance with federal or state regulations.
• Implement policies, plans and procedures required by OSHA. Ensure safety enforcement by department managers.
• Utilize investigating procedures, medical counseling, team member communications and money management strategies to minimize lost time and worker’s compensation costs.
• Manage the process of keeping current all plant written safety information, plans, programs, practices, and procedures.
• Maintain all OSHA documentation and accident/injury reports.
• Understand UGN processes, equipment and facilities as they apply to safety issues.
• Directly manages Team Members in the Human Resources Department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Eight (8+) plus years HR generalist experience in a manufacturing environment. Managerial experience preferred.
• Strong team member relations/interpersonal communication skills with all levels of team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where quick decision making skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize/juggle multiple responsibilities and problem solve.
• Experience leading safety and knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations
• PHR/SPHR is a plus.

We strive to ensure each of our team members feels valued, respected and included and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at UGN. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. UGN participates in E-Verify. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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