Lead HR strategy and lifecycle initiatives for onsite teams in Fort Wayne, IN, while partnering with Americas Supply Chain Management and R&D.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key member of the Management Team, supporting departmental goal-setting and ongoing process improvement.
- Partner with Operations leaders to plan and deliver staffing outcomes.
- Lead end-to-end direct labor hiring, from requisition through onboarding.
- Support workforce planning activities while ensuring all employment actions comply with applicable state and federal labor laws.
- Work with Trelleborg Group to deliver annual enrollment options.
- Provide direct support for benefits questions, including health, dental, life insurance, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, 401K, holidays, and PTO.
- Collaborate with the TSS US HR team to develop and administer consistent procedures, and approve site-level policies as needed.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant employee records across HR systems, including ERP and payroll platforms, benefits and insurance systems, and external vendor databases.
- Ensure data integrity and confidentiality aligned with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to support reporting, analytics, and manager decision-making.
- Apply sound judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, and applicable laws and regulations, including FLSA, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, UI, WC, and EEO.
- Ensure the HR team meets required governmental and company reporting obligations.
- Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters.
- Lead and coordinate workplace investigations, providing guidance and recommendations for appropriate resolution.
- Coach supervisors and managers on grievances, conflict management, and sensitive employee discussions.
- Collect and use employee feedback across all levels to support a high-performing culture.
- Champion culture initiatives and develop or implement action plans based on results, supporting accountability and constructive conflict management.
- Coordinate or develop training plans as needed.
- Manage the annual review process and support performance management, including coaching, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans.
- Keep organizational chart, job descriptions, and job titles current and aligned; recommend and implement changes when necessary.
- Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.
Requirements
- 4-year degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years supporting hourly populations.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Technologies
- ERP
- Payroll platforms
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental and life insurance
- STD
- LTD
- FSA
- HSA
- 401K
- Holidays
- PTO
- Annual enrollment options
Competencies
- Knowledge of HR principles and best practices
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations
- Polished interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Ability to coordinate, train, and lead
- Ability to productively and amicably confront conflict
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities amid constant interruptions
- Ability to gain trust, respect, and confidence of employees and managers
- Experience maintaining strict confidence regarding sensitive and/or confidential information
- Advanced change management skills
- Positive attitude
- Acute attention to detail
- Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office
Desired
- Advanced HR coursework or certification
Geography Covered
- United States, with primary populations in Fort Wayne
Travel Requirement
Application
- Last Application Date: 12/9/2026
