Plant HR Manager

Plant Human Resources Manager – Duncan, South Carolina (Duncan Plant)

As a member of the Human Resources team, the Plant HR Manager will be responsible to manage the Lear Duncan Human Resources Department staff of the JIT seating plant, overseeing employee engagement, administration of hiring, retention and termination cycle, administrative systems and records, legal compliance, compensation, benefits deployment, and long‑term staffing strategies. Responsibilities include development of personnel rules and regulation, pay and job classifications structure, annual compensation and benefits reviews and programs for employee training, safety, health, team building and morale.

• Direct the day‑to‑day activities of the Human Resource Department
• Set policies for hiring and oversee adherence to EEOC and affirmative action programs and diversity goals set by the corporation
• Establish policies that seek to increase retention rates and foster employee job satisfaction and high morale
• Lead employee engagement activities including workplace surveys, communication, and action planning
• Approve terminations while ensuring reasons are not arbitrary or discriminatory
• Oversee maintenance of accurate and complete personnel records, ensuring that rules concerning confidentiality and retention are followed
• Keep abreast of legislation affecting human resources; train management and monitor company policies to ensure compliance
• Oversee preparation of job descriptions and compensation programs; seek incentive programs that encourage excellent performance and increase retention rates
• Review benefits and try to maximize job satisfaction while keeping the cost of the benefits package under control
• Work with top management to set long‑term staffing goals and strategies
• Oversee training and safety programs in context of compliance with government regulation
• Handle salaried and hourly employee development
• Be responsible for center‑wide human resources planning and development
• Provide functional guidance for administrative support needs

• Exposure to senior leadership from both Operations and Human Resources

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or related field required
• Over five years of experience in human resources with increasing supervisory responsibilities, managing an HR team
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting supporting a diverse hourly population
• Strong generalist and plant HR managerial experience
• Thorough knowledge of laws affecting human resources administration
• Demonstrated management and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced high‑volume manufacturing environment
• Must have Positive Employee Relations experience (working with hourly employees, conducting investigations, and holding disciplinary hearings)
• Ideally someone with leadership and strategic management of workforce
• Robust understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS
• Workers' compensation knowledge
• Effective oral and written communication

• Master's Degree in Human Resources
• PHR/SPHR certification
• Previous experience working in a JIT automotive plant

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.