Manager Human Resources

Job Posting Title

Manager Human Resources

Job Description Summary

Dauch is looking for a Plant Human Resources Manager to join our team in Three Rivers, MI. This is a fully onsite role.

This position plays a critical role in fostering a positive labor environment, managing employee relations in a unionized setting, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and driving HR strategies that support plant operations. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong background in labor relations, employee engagement, and performance management. This person should also have the ability to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives. 

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Job Description:

• Provides mentorship, guidance, and leadership to HR team members, ensuring a high level of performance and professional growth.
• Serves as the primary HR contact for plant leadership and union representatives.
• Administers and interprets collective bargaining agreements (CBAs); manage grievances, arbitrations, and contract negotiations.
• Serves as a trusted advisor and provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Serves as site lead in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and ensuring compliance with the terms of the agreement. 
• Leads recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to ensure staffing levels meet production goals.
• Coaches and supports managers on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and EEO.
• Analyzes HR metrics and develop action plans to improve workforce performance and engagement.
• Manages training and development initiatives to build employee capabilities and support career growth.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
• Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the plant.
• Oversees performance management processes, including performance appraisals and development plans. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related. Master’s Degree or HR certification preferred.
• 5+ years of HR leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment and handling labor relations matters. Strong ability to negotiate.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to build trust and maintain effective working relationships with all various levels of the organization. 
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.