Human Resources Senior Manager - Crawfordsville, IN

Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred.
  • 8+ years of HR experience.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
  • Strong knowledge of HR practices in employee relations, onboarding, and compliance.
  • 3+ years' experience in a business with a significant hourly workforce, ideally in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with site leadership to foster a positive work environment and reinforce company culture.
  • Serve as the first contact for HR inquiries from associates and supervisors at assigned facilities.
  • Support daily HR activities such as onboarding and managing sensitive employee situations.
  • Assist in employee relations issues by collaborating with appropriate HR teams for escalations.
  • Coordinate HR processes like performance reviews and compliance training efforts.
  • Act as a bridge between managers and HR Centers of Excellence for program consistency.
  • Provide feedback to HR Centers of Excellence on enhancing HR policies.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Involvement in driving engagement initiatives within a fast-paced environment.
  • Supportive work culture that emphasizes company values.
  • Potential for cross-location collaborations within U.S. Manufacturing and Distribution sites.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an HR Senior Manager to provide hands-on human resources support for our U.S. Supply Chain operations. Reporting to the Manufacturing Operations Strategic Advisor, this role will focus on delivering core HR services to frontline leaders and associates, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations, and driving engagement initiatives that support operational excellence. This position will play a key role in onboarding, talent processes, and supporting HR programs tailored to the unique needs of a fast-paced supply chain environment. This is an onsite role working in our biggest U.S. facility in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with site leadership to promote a positive work environment and reinforce company culture and values.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries from associates and supervisors within assigned supply chain facilities.
  • Support day-to-day HR activities including onboarding, associate engagement, policy interpretation, and handling sensitive employee situations.
  • Assist in handling employee relations issues, partnering with Associate Relations/Labor Relations, Sr. HRM and SA for escalation and complex situations.
  • Coordinate HR processes such as performance reviews, hourly compensation adjustments, and compliance training.
  • Act as the connector between managers and HR Centers of Excellence, ensuring programs are both consistent and locally relevant.
  • Provide actionable feedback to HR Centers of Excellence on HR programs and policies, partnering with business leaders and HRBPs to drive continuous improvement.
  • Support workforce planning activities such as scheduling, staffing, and seasonal hiring initiatives.
  • Partner with HR teams in other locations to harmonize and standardize programs across U.S. Manufacturing and Distribution sites.
  • Champion culture and values, ensuring managers embed them in daily leadership practices.


Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
8+ years of HR experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is requiered.
Working knowledge of HR practices including employee relations, onboarding, and compliance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust with frontline associates and supervisors.
3+ years' experience in a business with significant hourly workforce, ideally in a unionized environment.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with associates of all levels and build cross-functional relationships.
Experience collaborating with senior leaders as a trusted partner.
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; understanding of how to develop messages for different audiences; proven experience as an effective storyteller.
Experience translating complex ideas into simple, authentic and compelling communications.
Strong organizational skills; experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing tight deadlines.
Creative and willing to do what has never been done; joy for bringing people along with change.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% domestic or international

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