altRPO: Manufacturing: Manufacturing Human Resources Manager – Jackson, Tn

The Role You’ll PlayAre you a strong Human Resources leader, with manufacturing experience, ready to take your career to the next level?

As the Human Resources Manager at this specialty tire plant, you will be able to get out on the floor and engage directly with the non-union workforce, exercise your business and financial acumen as a vital member of the Plant Leadership Team, and manage two HR direct reports.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to influence every area of the business in a high complexity, a fast-paced, and high demand plant.

You will have lots of room to identify problems and provide creative solutions to bring real change within the organization.

If you’re looking for a large, complex role with lots of room to grow to keep you engaged and challenged, this might be a great next step for you Who You AreComfortable working with hourly employees in a blue-collar manufacturing-type environment.

Unafraid to go out on the floor and get your hands dirty learning the team and processes.Flexible with your schedule, understanding that the nature of a manufacturing environment may require some off-shift or weekend hours.Responsive with a can-do attitude.

If you say you’re going to follow up, you do, promptly, with results.Approachable and able to quickly build trust and rapport within the organization.A true manager, seasoned in HR-related activities, comfortable managing disgruntled employees in a professional manner.Solution-oriented not only proactive in identifying opportunities for growth and change, but also in suggesting data-backed solutions to those problems.Goal-oriented, a self-starter, passionate about helping represent Human Resources and support a great working environment.A strong leader, well able to provide coaching and feedback to the rest of the senior leadership of the site.Company Profile:This high-volume, fast-paced specialty tire manufacturer is an industry leader in its market segments.

They have a flat leadership structure so they are able to move the needle toward positive change very quickly.

There’s enough structure to keep everyone safe, but they’ve created a culture of innovation where you can test out your ideas, be entrepreneurial, and grow within the company.

The mentor/coach leadership model along with a high value on cross-functional cooperation make this a very collaborative environment.

If you are a self-motivated high-performer, who can proactively recognize areas of opportunity, present data-backed solutions, and then help implement the solutions in a hands-on way, this is the company for you Community Jackson, TNJackson is a hub of transportation and industry, both for the surrounding agricultural area and several major manufacturing facilities.

You can read more about Jackson’s economic development and other great features here: https://jacksontn.ComThe town has a Southern culture vibe with a warm community, year-round farmers market, and historic buildings including a vintage 1950’s bus station often used as a movie set.There are quirky, fun local amenities like Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum featuring many famous cars featured in popular movies, and beautiful scenery at the Cyprus Grove Nature Park with water views and walking paths.The Jackson, Generals, a AA Minor League baseball team, live music, movies in the park, and lots of local festivals and events make up the local cultural scene.Downtown Jackson is only about an hour from Memphis and an hour and a half from downtown Nashville giving you easy access to two major cities and the ability to live in or near an urban center and commute to Jackson.If you’re not a city person, property prices in Jackson are low making purchasing land affordable enough to have horses, ride ATVs, grow gardens, or have a small farm.Madison County has some great school options, you can read more here: Jackson Public School RankingsJackson was named one of the “Best Cities to Live in on a $100K Salary” by Fortune Magazine in 2017.

The cost of living in Jackson is 11% lower than the average in Tennessee and there’s no state income taxBackground ProfileBachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field, MBA a plus.Minimum three to five years of Human Resources experience in a leadership roleSPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP certification preferred.Manufacturing HR background, requiredHourly staffing experience, requiredMust have managed 100 HR clients (employees) in one positionComputer skills required: Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS, electronic payrollMust live within commuting distance of Clinton, TN or be willing to relocate (no remote option available)

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