Plant HR Manager

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow's clean and connected car.

Location:

Toledo, Ohio (New Site Launch)

Department:
Human Resources

Reports to:

Plant Director / Regional HR

Mission

As the Site HR Manager for our new Toledo, OH location, you will lead the full Human Resources function and play a critical role in launching, shaping, and supporting the site's people strategy. You will serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership, ensuring HR processes, culture, and capabilities enable strong operational performance and a fair, compliant, and motivating work environment.

This is a unique opportunity to build HR foundations from the ground up for a greenfield operation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

* Partner with department heads and managers to design and implement HR policies aligned with corporate and division guidelines.

* Support business planning activities and participate in operational and performance reviews.

* Plan short- and long-term manpower needs in alignment with business evolution and plant budgets.

* Advise leadership on organizational design, staffing strategies, and workforce planning.

People Management & Development

* Lead the end‑to‑end recruitment process for managers, technicians, supervisors, and key staff; oversee onboarding and induction activities.

* Evaluate organizational needs, update job descriptions, and adapt reference profiles to local context.

* Manage competency development, performance reviews, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives.

* Assess training needs; deploy annual training plans and monitor training efficiency and costs.

Compensation, Benefits & Employee Well‑Being

* Ensure consistent application of compensation and benefits policies across the site.

* Conduct market-based pay benchmarking in collaboration with Corporate HR.

* Support welfare programs, government incentives, and subsidy optimization.

* Lead actions to improve engagement following employee survey results.

HR Operations, Payroll & Compliance

* Ensure the reliability and security of the payroll process; safeguard data access.

* Manage HR administrative processes, disciplinary matters, and reporting requirements.

* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of social/labor law, ensuring local HR practices remain compliant.

* Manage work permits and legal requirements for foreign employees.

Employee Relations & Communication

* Build strong relationships with employee representatives and maintain positive union relationships.

* Ensure transparent communication across the plant and oversee internal communication materials (boards, newsletters, etc.).

* Support plant HSE in promoting safe working conditions (where applicable).

Greenfield-Specific Responsibilities

As part of launching a new facility, you will:

* Set up HR processes and procedures aligned with OPmobility standards, local legislation, and site objectives.

* Recruit MOI and MOD and support the recruitment of technical and key positions.

* Design and implement training and induction plans to build a skilled, motivated, and high-performing team from the outset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

* Turnover & absenteeism rate

* Headcount & labor cost management

* Recruitment and training efficiency metrics

* HR reporting accuracy and timeliness

Candidate Profile

* Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related field;
Masters degree is a plus.

* Strong experience in HR management within a manufacturing environment with a minimum of 5-7…