Plant HR Manager

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overall responsibilities and duties: 

The Human Resources Manager will provide support in all areas of Human Resources, (i.e. recruitment, employment, record maintenance, employee relations, job evaluation, compensation management, training, database administration, and special projects.) The HR Manager will support the Fort Wayne, IN facility in the day-to-day HR management, in accordance to Faurecia’s policies and procedures.   

 The main missions of the role are: 

• Align business objectives with human resources strategies that support the annual Plant Improvement Plan objectives in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development, compensation, and organizational development 
• Recommend action plans and participate in their deployment 
• Work with cross functional teams, other plant HR teams, Division, and Country HR members to ensure the effective delivery of HR support and services to the business 
• Maintain HR department budget 
• Counsel management on Federal and State Employment law 
• Ensure full respect of HSE rules and regulations 
• Manage industrial relations with local employee represnetatives. 
• Ensure efficient payroll and administration processes. 
• Talent and Organizational Development 
• Assist and lead, for assigned population, the People and Salary Review process and ensure appropriate linkages with broader functional and business reviews 
• Work with the management team to drive talent development (mentoring, leadership, training and development programs etc.) 
• Employee Relations 
• Follow vision established within Being Faurecia 
• Act with an entrepreneurial mind-set as well as with autonomy and accountability 
• Monitor the effectiveness of employee relations programs and policies 
• Recommend and assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, and their dissemination through employee handbooks, and/or meetings 
• Provide sound advice and counsel to management in all employee relations matter 
• Assist in the development and implementation of employee engagement activities 
• Labor Relations 
• Drive positive employee & labor relations, including Positive Employee Relations training & process 
• Anticipate employee issues, concerns, and needs based on business strategies, internal and external environmental, and competitive factors 
• Administration 
• Manage and maintain required databases and record keeping within Faurecia standards 
• Ensure associate information in HRIS systems is accurate and up to date 
• Facilitate efficient payroll and administration processes 
• Support benefit administration 
• Report relevant HR information to the Division 
• Create and maintain training matrices and associate training records 
• Answer employee queries related to payroll and other HR related matters 
• Manage immigration process for employees 
• Utilize the Faurecia HR Leadership Competency Model to support benchmark HR activities 

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be: 

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources 

Experience 

• 5 years of Human Resources experience in a fast-paced environment.  
• Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting both hourly and salaried populations required 
• Previous Payroll system experience preferred (Sucessfactors, Globalview, eTime) 
• Your profile and competencies to succeed
  Skills and competencies 
• Must be willing to support work off shift 
• Extensive computer knowledge and demonstrated ability in HRIS 
• Intermediate knowledge of employment laws 
• Intermediate knowledge of benefits and compensation 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Service-oriented communication skills 
• Perform in accordance with the Faurecia core competencies 
• Keep sensitive treatment of confidential information 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mediation 
• Ability to demonstrate managerial courage with all levels within a plant 

Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management                                                

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future. 

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com