Senior HR Manager - Automotive

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Senior Manager, Human Resources within our HR team to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

In this role, you will contribute to define and implement the People Excellence strategy in order to achieve business objectives in own local organization, leading and facilitating the change. You will also serve as business partner to the regional management team on HR-related topics for Europe.

So, what will you be doing as the Senior Manager, Human Resources?

• Ensure European HRBP's/HR Managers are timely and accurate with HR Operational tasks.(e.g. headcount planning, KPI maintaining, recruiting, etc)
• Execute European HR strategic objectives as defined by HR VP and HR Director
• Act as an integral business partner by support deriving the people agenda from business strategies and supporting leaders in developing their teams
• Hire, promote and develop a strong regional HR team in Europe

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• University degree in business administration with focus on human resources or equivalent is preferred
• Certification as a professional coach is desirable
• 5-7 years proven work experience in a Human Resources role at 2 or more manufacturing facilities
• International leadership experience (2+ years)
• A customer-obsessed and results oriented HR team player with strong hands-on mentality
• Strong ability to prioritize, high level of commitment, personal initiative and independent workstyle
• Good knowledge of Change Management combined with a strong team orientation, communication skills and the ability to navigate within a fast-paced matrix environment
• Knowledge & experience of industrial relationship
• Displays energy, confidence and takes ownership
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German
• Strong knowledge of performance & talent management
• Proven experience in financial acumen, compensation & benefits as well as workforce planning & analytics

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

· Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.

· Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.

· Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.

· Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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