Senior HR Manager

Senior HR Manager

Celestica is hiring for an on-site HR Leader for the Richardson, TX manufacturing site with approximately 500 employees and growing.  This role has accountability for establishing an HR strategy to support rapid and significant growth at the Richardson site.  Role will establish longer term (3-5 yr) plans/objectives.  Accountable for projects/programs at the site and may participate in multi-functional, national or regional projects in addition. Work requires developing solutions, precedents, /or policies. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and sets goals to achieve objectives. Supports site / department budget goals. Provides direct supervision to other members of the Site HR team.  Builds cross-functional relationships where persuasive skills, negotiation skills, considerable tact are required to gain support. Interacts regularly with senior management/executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions /or customers. Maintains positive relationships with key customers, suppliers, etc., who have a significant impact on the success of the organization.

Responsibilities

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Partners with the Site GM & their staff to develop & implement strategic HR initiatives such as workforce planning, resource management, employee relations, performance management, skills management, programs & policies, and leadership development.

Provides advice, counsel, direction & training to the management team & managers on any business issue that has employee or organizational impact on company personnel practices, procedures, & initiatives.

Collaborates with recruiting team/Talent Acquisition to build fast-paced, large-scale hiring ramps

Implements & directs staffing strategies which ensure attracting & retaining high caliber talent both internally and externally to the site.

Ensures consistent application of policies/procedures for recruiting, rewarding, retaining, recognizing & developing people within a site.

Provides employee relations consultation services to GM, management team & employees.

Develops, recommends, implements & maintains performance management programs & ensures consistent & timely application.

Provides coaching & makes recommendations to managers/supervisors for performance development & corrective action.

Conducts internal investigations of acts of employee misconduct including interviewing, gathering evidence, consulting legal council, making recommendations & documenting findings.

Represents site in charges of violating regulation or law.

Additional Responsibilities

Provides performance program reporting.

Partners with site senior management team to implement organizational change interventions-e.g. restructuring, reengineering, automating.

Conducts ongoing skill competencies, knowledge/talent needs assessment.

Develops or obtains specific training programs designed to meet the site's needs.

Manages the rollout of Corporate HR Programs at the site level.

Ensures compliance to corporate policies, governmental regulations & local laws. Keeps abreast of legislative decisions, changes in employment laws & regulations to limit legal exposure & liability.  As a federal contractor, manages EEOC compliance for the site.

Requirements

Requirements/Skills/Competencies

Ten plus years of relevant experience, preferably in an EMS / Contract Manufacturing organization

Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In-depth knowledge of government regulations.

Extensive knowledge of labor laws and EEOC compliance.

Knowledge of Personnel and Employment laws.

Strong organizational development, leadership development, facilitation, internal consulting skills.

Extensive experience partnering with recruitment/Talent Acquisition teams both onsite and offsite

Customer Satisfaction initiatives.

Extensive knowledge of World Class Manufacturing processes and Six Sigma strategies.

Strong Project Management skills.  M&A background ideal.

Experience working in an ITAR controlled environment.

Experience with HRIS systems.

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.

Ability to evaluate multiple highly detailed tasks, determine priorities and organize work in a manner that allows for timely completion of projects.

Ability to manage sensitive employee information in a confidential manner.

Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Smartsheets.

Ability to effectively organize and motivate team members with a diverse group of skill sets.

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are generally performed in good working conditions.

Occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.

Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.

Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Occasional travel may be required

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.