Gentherm Incorporated

Senior Human Resources Manager

Gentherm Incorporated$110K — $130K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of HR management experience in a corporate environment.
  • Proven ability to partner with executive leaders on HR strategies.
  • Strong background in talent management, employee relations, and performance management.
  • Experience in organizational effectiveness and change leadership.
  • Familiarity with HR metrics and workforce data analysis.
  • Ability to foster an inclusive culture within diverse teams.
  • Global experience, particularly in the automotive sector, is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement talent strategies aligned with corporate goals.
  • Advise leaders on employee relations and organizational effectiveness.
  • Execute core HR processes such as performance and workforce planning.
  • Analyze workforce data to enhance employee engagement and retention.
  • Support changes in organizational design and business transformation.
  • Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence on key HR initiatives.
  • Manage HR leadership support for Corporate Headquarters.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with C-suite executives.
  • Engagement in diverse talent management initiatives.
  • Support in shaping corporate HR strategies.
  • Role has a broad scope including employee engagement and compliance oversight.
  • Leadership role managing a team of 4 with varied HR functions.
Full Job Description
Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Impact and Opportunity

The Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic partner to assigned Corporate Functions while providing HR leadership and support for Gentherm's Corporate Headquarters. This role partners closely with executive leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to drive talent strategies, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and business performance.

Operating within a global, matrixed environment, the Senior Manager HRBP acts as a trusted advisor to leaders, supporting organizational growth through talent management, change leadership, and execution of key HR programs. Approximately 75% of the role is focused on HR Business Partner responsibilities working closely with the C-Suite and senior leaders and 25% on supporting the employee experience and HR operations at Corporate Headquarters.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders to develop and execute talent strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Coach and advise leaders on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, performance management, and talent development.
  • Lead execution of core HR processes, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, annual compensation planning, and workforce planning.
  • Leverage workforce data and insights to identify trends and drive actions that improve engagement, retention, and organizational performance.
  • Support organizational design, change management, and business transformation initiatives.
  • Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver talent acquisition, talent management, compensation, benefits, learning and development, and other HR initiatives.
  • Foster an engaging, inclusive, and high-performing culture across assigned client groups.
  • Provide HR leadership and support for Corporate Headquarters, including employee engagement initiatives, policy guidance, and site-specific HR needs.
  • Manage key performance indicators, reporting (headcount, turnover, budget, etc).
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws and regulations.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Partner with leaders to develop and execute talent strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Coach and advise leaders on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, performance management, and talent development.
  • Lead execution of core HR processes, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, annual compensation planning, and workforce planning.
  • Leverage workforce data and insights to identify trends and drive actions that improve engagement, retention, and organizational performance.
  • Support organizational design, change management, and business transformation initiatives.
  • Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver talent acquisition, talent management, compensation, benefits, learning and development, and other HR initiatives.
  • Foster an engaging, inclusive, and high-performing culture across assigned client groups.
  • Provide HR leadership and support for Corporate Headquarters, including employee engagement initiatives, policy guidance, and site-specific HR needs.
  • Manage key performance indicators, reporting (headcount, turnover, budget, etc).
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws and regulations.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred
  • Global Automotive industry experience
  • Knowledge of HCM - Success Factors


Nice to Know

Travel: Up to 5%

Leadership Responsibilities: Team of 4 (Recruitment, Site HR and Facilities)

Job Req ID: 10099

Country/Region: US

Published: Sep 10, 2026

About Gentherm Incorporated

Gentherm Incorporated is a global developer and marketer of thermal management technologies for a broad range of heating and cooling and temperature control applications. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Northville, Michigan. Gentherm's products are sold to automotive manufacturers and suppliers, and to office furniture manufacturers and distributors. The company's automotive products include heated and cooled seat systems, heated steering wheels, battery thermal management systems, and other electronic devices. Gentherm's office furniture products include thermal comfort solutions such as heated and cooled chairs and other seating products.
Learn more about Gentherm Incorporated
Size
10,474 employees
Market Cap
$2.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$59.6 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$913.1 million
NASDAQ

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