JTEKT North America | Greenville, South Carolina | North American HeadquartersPosition OverviewJTEKT North America is seeking a
Senior Regional Human Resources Manager. This role plays a critical part in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, strengthening organizational effectiveness, developing leadership capability, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, strategic HR leadership, and the ability to influence and drive results across a complex, matrixed organization.
Assigned sites and areas of responsibility will evolve based on business needs and will be collaboratively determined following placement.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic HR Partnership & Business Alignment- Partner with business unit executives, plant managers, and local HR teams to develop, communicate, and execute Hoshin goals and strategic business objectives.
- Support annual business planning, policy development and deployment, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and the development of a preferred workplace culture.
Multi-Site HR Leadership & Operational Excellence- Build strong partnerships with local HR and plant leadership teams through regular communication, collaboration, onsite visits and audits.
- Proactively identify organizational challenges, facilitate fact-based problem-solving, and address root causes to improve business and people outcomes.
Employee Relations, Compliance & Risk Management- Review and coordinate responses to compliance and ethics hotline concerns for assigned business units, working with local HR teams and other appropriate partners to investigate and resolve issues.
- Partner with Corporate Legal on requests involving corrective counseling, employment termination, and separation agreements.
Leadership Development & Organizational Culture- Coach and develop plant HR managers, supervisors, and other members of the management team to strengthen leadership effectiveness and accountability.
- Support leadership capability, talent development, organizational change, and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Lead cross-functional project teams and contribute to key business initiatives that advance JTEKT's strategic priorities.
Leadership & Supervisory Responsibilities- Potentially provide direct supervision of an HR team at a non-manufacturing location.
- Influence leaders and teams across the organization, including those outside the position's direct reporting structure.
Required Knowledge, Skills & CompetenciesThe ideal candidate combines strategic business perspective with strong HR expertise, practical manufacturing experience, and the ability to build credibility across all levels of the organization.
Leadership & Talent Development- Servant leadership and a commitment to helping others succeed.
- Coaching, mentoring, and developing leaders and teams.
- Leading organizational change and shaping a positive, high-performance culture.
- Influencing stakeholders and driving results without relying solely on direct authority.
Strategic & Business Acumen- Strategic thinking, critical analysis, and effective root-cause problem-solving.
- Results orientation and the ability to connect HR strategies and practices to measurable business outcomes.
- Understanding of HR technology, HRIS solutions, and the evolving impact of technology on talent management.
HR Expertise & Professional Judgment- Comprehensive knowledge of strategic and operational HR functions, processes, and practices.
- Strong employee relations, compliance, and risk-management judgment.
- Credibility and the ability to build trust with executives, plant leaders, and associates.
Communication - Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Foster open, honest, and constructive communication using a coaching-oriented approach.
Education & ExperienceRequired- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in HR-related functions with a manufacturing company.
- Experience working in an international, foreign-owned manufacturing company.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within a matrixed organization.
Preferred- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.
- Experience with HRIS management and related HR technology.
Work Environment & Travel- Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments, with substantial computer use and routine interaction with manufacturing operations.
- Manufacturing-area visits require compliance with applicable safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection.
- Travel requirement: approximately 40-75% by automobile and airplane, including routine onsite visits to assigned locations.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The employee may perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
