HR Business Partner Manager (Manheim Detroit)

About the role

The HR Business Partner Manager partners with Market Center business leaders to shape and implement people strategies that align with business unit/function goals. This role provides guidance, leads key talent initiatives, and acts as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Business Support
• Serve as a key liaison between business and People Solutions leaders to support union-represented operations, including contract administration, day-to-day union engagement, and active participation in collective bargaining negotiations with an emphasis on positive labor relations.
• Facilitate development of integrated people plans aligned to business strategy and goals.
• Advise leaders on the implications of short- and long-term business decisions, strategies, and change initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to assess organizational needs and define required capabilities.
• Strategic Partnership & Planning
• Shape and deliver People Solutions programs across multiple locations, departments, or business areas.
• Facilitate development of integrated people plans aligned to business strategy and goals.
• Advise leaders on the implications of short- and long-term business decisions, strategies, and change initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to assess organizational needs and define required capabilities.
• Talent & Workforce Management
• Own and lead talent management processes, including performance management and annual compensation planning.
• Partner with COEs and functions to ensure effective execution of programs.
• Analyze and synthesize workforce data to inform talent strategies and decision-making.
• Identify and address gaps in workforce capability through strategic planning and interventions (aligned to needs analysis expectations).
• Conduct needs analyses to capture business requirements and essential capabilities, including those specific to unionized environments.
• Consulting & Advisory
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent, organizational effectiveness, and people-related strategies.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and managers to implement significant People Solutions initiatives.
• Coach and counsel leaders on effective leadership, performance management, and team effectiveness.
• Interpret and apply company policies and provide guidance on compliance and risk mitigation.
• Advise leaders on the implications of business decisions, strategies, and change efforts particularly as they relate within a union environment.
• Proactively assess business risk related to labor relations and develop recommendations for mitigation.
• Employee Relations & Leadership
• Support consultation with ER COE and leaders to resolve employee relations issues.
• Ensure adherence to People Solutions policies and guide leaders on policy interpretation and application.
• Support change management and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and with collective bargaining agreements.
• Program Development & Implementation
• Partner across People Solutions functions to develop and enhance policies, programs, and tools.
• Drive implementation of large-scale HR initiatives across business units.
• Use data and analytics to improve people processes and organizational design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field; or a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience in a related field; or 10 years' experience in a related field.
• Prior experience in union labor environments and knowledge of labor relations, union contracts, negotiations, and grievance procedures.
• Advanced skills in analytical thinking, business acumen, consulting, navigating legal and regulatory environments, and managing multiple priorities.
• Advanced skills in building partnerships, communicating with consideration, driving innovation, engaging others, and earning trust and confidence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in business, HR or related field.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR or GPHR.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a geographically disbursed and matrix organization.
• Project Management experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and application.

Pay

USD 101,500.00 - 169,100.00 per year

Schedule

Onsite role located in the Manheim Detroit auction, with up to 25% travel required to associated locations in the market.