People Business Partner II

In accordance with SKF USA recruiting policy, please be advised that to be considered you must:

• Be in your current position for at least 12 months.
• Have received a Full Achievement or higher overall performance rating.
• Notify your current Manager of your application for this position.

Reports to: Factory Manager Falconer

Location: Falconer, Ny

Job ID: 23518

Salary Range: $ 123,000.00 to $ 146,000.00

The SKF Aerospace Business Unit (3000 people worldwide at 7 sites around the globe) is responsible for the design, manufacture, product and process development as well as the commercial development of bearings and joints for engine, gearbox and aerostructures applications.

We are looking for a HR Manager at our Falconer, NY location (approximately 450 employees).  Reporting to the Factory Manager and as part of the management team, you will play an active role in the organization's development, implementing and supporting changes to promote people experience.

In a context of broad autonomy and growth of our activities, your mission is based on the following activities:

• Define and deploy the HR policy in line with the strategic and human challenges.
• Cultivate employee engagement and experience, and diversity and inclusion.
• Drive leadership and strategic competence development.
• Lead and maintain social dialogue and social relations.
• Advise and support managers and employees.
• Manage and develop the People Experience local team.

Your role will involve collaborating with the Country/Region/Business Area and Business Unit to enhance and refine our operational processes throughout the entire value chain. 

• Subject matter expert for value chain of HR related initiatives and processes related to factory and employees
• Supports organizational development consulting, project management, and specialist expertise required for change management and leadership development projects
• Partners with factory leadership with consulting, project planning, implementation, coaching and people development
• Consults with HR and factory leadership to identify key areas of focus for the site through needs analysis
• Implement and support site Ethics and compliance engagement activities to include communication and promotion, training, acknowledgement, disclosure, investigation and follow up.
• Strategic headcount planning, talent management, workforce development and succession planning.
• Promotes talent management tools, training, and processes including performance management and development planning.
• Provides coaching and counsel to leaders and employees on HR programs, policy and procedures, conflict resolution, change management, diversity and inclusion to promote a fair and equitable work environment
• Assist with coordinating compensation cycle, salary administration programs and annual performance management processes
• May receive People Services Center escalations for more complex issues related to the site.
• Labor union experience required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related fields
• 7+ years of previous HR management experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Comprehensive experience in collective bargaining, union grievances, step discipline, FLMA and STD
• Someone who is a trusted business partner to the business and employees
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and credibly
• Experience managing and developing others. 
• Self-starting individual who possesses resiliency and adaptability to solve problems
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and possess the courage to intervene
• Payroll experience a plus, but not required.
• Experience in a matrix and international environment is considered beneficial.
• Good communication and listening skills with the capacity to discuss with different stakeholders.
• Experience managing and developing a team.

Please note internal candidates will receive a confirmation that they have successfully applied for position.

This Position is NOT open for International Recruitment.