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Danfoss is seeking a strong and experienced Human Resources Manager with a background in a unionized workforce, onsite, at our Brooklyn, Ohio location in the United States. This is an exciting role with deliverables and services that impact the success of the Regional HR team in North America. As the Human Resources Manager, you will make a sustainable impact within the Regional HR team. As the face of HR, you will engage with managers and employees across all levels of the organization and drive operational excellence with a strong focus on efficiency, standardization, and cost in our services. You must be curious to understand the business objectives and be able to analyze how effectively these objectives can be supported from an HR perspective.
If you are an HR leader with experience in developing and driving HR initiatives at both operational and tactical levels, and with experience managing change in a matrixed organization, this is the role for you. This position reports directly to the Regional Senior HR Manager.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Drive the implementation of Danfoss HR policies and processes, i.e. - Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, Compensation, and Benefits, etc. in the business unit
• Serve as the face of HR, acting as an HR resource and trusted advisor to employees, managers, and local union leadership
• Participates in the investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relations issues, anticipates problems whenever possible, and develops, recommends, and initiates appropriate steps for resolution.
• Oversee activities to improve employee satisfaction, motivation, and engagement in the business
• Support talent and people development in the business in close collaboration with HR Business Partners in the business unit
• Support local reward and recognition initiatives
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures supporting the continuous improvements in human resources plans and procedures and assists in the development, implementation, and review of local policies and procedures.
• Maintains employment records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO/AAP/ADA regulations and requirements
• Leading and participate in HR projects initiated in the region, possibly across different locations
Background & Skills
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in the relevant area of Business, Human Resources, or a similar program.
• 3 years of HR experience serving a business or relevant customer base in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred prior HR experience working in a union environment (Collective Bargaining Agreements, Negotiations, Grievance Handling, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to translate strategic initiatives into operational/tactical plans with experience in process implementation, change management, leading transformation processes, and managing resistance
• Diplomatic, sensitive, and adaptable to the needs of people from different cultures with extensive knowledge of employment laws, affirmative action plans, worker's compensation, and safety
• Pro-active and self-directed with the ability to build relationships and be a team player, capable of identifying collaborative solutions to business challenges
• Challenges the status quo, champions change, and influences others to change
• Experience working with employees and business leaders in a matrixed organization from remote or virtual sites
At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all the requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.
Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.
Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss is seeking a strong and experienced Human Resources Manager with a background in a unionized workforce, onsite, at our Brooklyn, Ohio location in the United States. This is an exciting role with deliverables and services that impact the success of the Regional HR team in North America. As the Human Resources Manager, you will make a sustainable impact within the Regional HR team. As the face of HR, you will engage with managers and employees across all levels of the organization and drive operational excellence with a strong focus on efficiency, standardization, and cost in our services. You must be curious to understand the business objectives and be able to analyze how effectively these objectives can be supported from an HR perspective.
If you are an HR leader with experience in developing and driving HR initiatives at both operational and tactical levels, and with experience managing change in a matrixed organization, this is the role for you. This position reports directly to the Regional Senior HR Manager.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Drive the implementation of Danfoss HR policies and processes, i.e. - Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, Compensation, and Benefits, etc. in the business unit
• Serve as the face of HR, acting as an HR resource and trusted advisor to employees, managers, and local union leadership
• Participates in the investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relations issues, anticipates problems whenever possible, and develops, recommends, and initiates appropriate steps for resolution.
• Oversee activities to improve employee satisfaction, motivation, and engagement in the business
• Support talent and people development in the business in close collaboration with HR Business Partners in the business unit
• Support local reward and recognition initiatives
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures supporting the continuous improvements in human resources plans and procedures and assists in the development, implementation, and review of local policies and procedures.
• Maintains employment records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO/AAP/ADA regulations and requirements
• Leading and participate in HR projects initiated in the region, possibly across different locations
Background & Skills
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in the relevant area of Business, Human Resources, or a similar program.
• 3 years of HR experience serving a business or relevant customer base in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred prior HR experience working in a union environment (Collective Bargaining Agreements, Negotiations, Grievance Handling, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to translate strategic initiatives into operational/tactical plans with experience in process implementation, change management, leading transformation processes, and managing resistance
• Diplomatic, sensitive, and adaptable to the needs of people from different cultures with extensive knowledge of employment laws, affirmative action plans, worker's compensation, and safety
• Pro-active and self-directed with the ability to build relationships and be a team player, capable of identifying collaborative solutions to business challenges
• Challenges the status quo, champions change, and influences others to change
• Experience working with employees and business leaders in a matrixed organization from remote or virtual sites
At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all the requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.
Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
- Bonus system
- Paid vacation
- Flexible working hours
- Personal Insurance
- Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
- State-of-the-art virtual work environment
- Employee Referral Program
This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.
Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
