Human Resource Manager

Company Overview

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal‑management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative‑energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world’s original‑equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

The HR Manager will work with Facility Leadership and the Business Unit HR function to provide the facility with Human Resource services. This role translates business needs into HR services, ensures the facility benefits from strategic HR services and standardized processes, and drives strategic labor activities and initiatives related to Union Management and Labor Relations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing activities (including recruiting, selections, and placement) for the location.
• Oversee implementation of company policies and standardized processes within the facility.
• Ensure development and implementation of facility strategies (e.g., training, safety, compliance, labor).
• Deploy company‑designed strategies and programs such as compensation planning and talent management processes.
• Provide feedback to Facility Leadership, functional teams, and customers to ensure business needs are met.
• Lead positive employee‑relations programs in the facility.
• Provide strategic HR solutions to the plant manager and staff.
• Facilitate issue resolution between employees and managers, as required.
• Perform employee and labor‑relations duties, including grievance procedures where applicable.
• Act as a consultant to business leaders on HR issues (career development, staffing, discipline, performance, talent management).
• Analyze HR metrics and create/implement action plans aligned with functional and business objectives.
• Ensure development and implementation of a training strategy.
• Work collaboratively with Lean initiatives to support continuous improvement.
• Help coordinate employee‑involvement and community‑involvement teams or programs.
• Ensure affirmative‑action plans are in place and participate in any OFCCP audits (U.S. only).
• Coordinate facility communications (newsletters, plant meetings, etc.).
• Ensure orientation and induction for newly hired employees and contractors are completed.
• Perform internal investigations, prepare documentation, and testify at hearings as required.
• Partner with Health & Safety professionals to implement health and safety programs.
• Collaborate with geographic leads to ensure alignment with regional processes.
• Implement the facility’s diversity strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience as an HR generalist in a manufacturing facility; union facility experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional Human Resources certification (e.g., PHR) preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR law, including FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, EEOC, and ADEA.
• Natural ability to build strong working relationships with organizational leaders.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external customers.