Human Resources Manager

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• HR Strategy & Compliance: Support North American HR goals and location strategy while ensuring full compliance with all federal and state employment laws.
• Employee & Manager Partnership: Build strong relationships across all levels by providing expert HR guidance, effective communication, and employee relations support including orientations, counseling, and exit interviews.
• Talent & Organizational Development: Identify training needs, enhance employee capabilities, and support organizational development initiatives with effective, scalable solutions.
• HR Operations & Process Improvement: Lead salary administration, policy execution, and key HR projects while driving continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and resolve challenges.
• Problem-Solving & Stakeholder Management: Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting, customer service, and partnership skills to cultivate a collaborative, high‑performing workplace culture.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or automotive supplier environments
• Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws (EEOC, NLRB, CRC, FMLA, ADA, FLSA) and multi‑state HR practices
• HR Process Expertise: Proven ability to develop and implement effective HR processes, tools, and organizational development solutions
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong relationship‑building skills with experience working cross‑functionally in complex, global, matrixed environments
• Strategic & Hands‑On: Able to balance strategic planning with day‑to‑day execution; strong business acumen and a practical, “roll‑up‑your‑sleeves” approach

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.