ABOUT THE ROLEThe HR Manager is a critical partner to the Engineering Center leadership team and the regional functional SG&A organization. With a thorough understanding of the center's technical programs, talent needs, and business priorities, you ensure integration and alignment of people & strategic goals. In addition to leading HR for the Engineering Center, you will support regional functional SG&A team members (e.g., Finance, Purchasing, IT, Supply Chain, Sales, and Quality) who sit across multiple locations, delivering a consistent and engaging employee experience regardless of where team members work.
The safety and well-being of our employees is our No 1 priority!KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- As a member of the Engineering Center leadership team, lead the HR function for the center, contributing to business KPIs and driving people engagement & accountability.
- Serve as the HR business partner for regional functional SG&A team members located across multiple sites, providing consistent guidance, support, and HR programs in partnership with functional leaders and local HR teams.
- You are a key contributor to establishing Tenneco culture within the Engineering Center and across a distributed, multi-location workforce. You will also help employees with individual development plans designed to foster organizational growth and technical career progression.
- With radical candor and emotional intelligence, you will establish clear and direct communication with engineering and SG&A teams, whether on-site or remote.
- Partner with Engineering Center leadership & regional functional leaders to analyze & forecast workforce requirements. This role will lead execution of workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning objectives for engineering and professional roles.
- Drive talent management processes including performance management, compensation planning, employee relations, and retention strategies for engineering and salaried professional employees.
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies, practices, and compliance requirements across all supported locations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading an HR function supporting engineering, technical, or salaried professional populations.
- Experience supporting employees and leaders across multiple locations, including remote or hybrid teams.
- Strong business acumen with an understanding of engineering/R&D environments and SG&A functions; automotive or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Strategic vision and communication skills
- Proven experience in talent acquisition, talent development, and retention of engineering and professional talent.
- Ownership, proactive approach
