HR Strategy & Transformation Lead

We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. As part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Plymouth, MI, we operate more than 20 facilities and employ about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Comprehensive health insurance services.
• Vacation time to refresh and recharge.
• Paid holidays for local observances.
• Personal development through a variety of trainings to advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute people strategies that support business growth, organizational performance, and long-term workforce needs.
• Lead high-impact transformation initiatives that modernize HR processes, improve organizational effectiveness, and enhance the employee experience.
• Drive organizational design and workforce planning efforts, identifying capability gaps, succession needs, and talent strategies that prepare the business for the future.
• Shape leadership and talent programs by partnering with senior leaders on succession planning, high-potential development, and executive talent discussions.
• Transform the HR operating model by improving service delivery, governance, HR technologies, and cross-functional ways of working.
• Manage enterprise-wide projects that require collaboration across HR, operations, finance, and business leadership teams to deliver measurable business results.
• Lead change management strategies that enable successful adoption of new processes, structures, systems, and organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in HR Business Partnership, organizational effectiveness, management consulting, workforce strategy, or HR transformation.
• Proven success leading complex organizational or HR transformation initiatives from strategy development through implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders while building alignment across diverse teams.
• Strong expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and change management practices.
• Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• A passion for building high-performing organizations, developing leaders, and driving meaningful business impact through people strategies.

Location: Plymouth, MI (On-Site)