Human Resources Manager LCA and R&D

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

• Up to 20%

Application

• Last Application Date: 12/9/2026