Manager, People & Culture
Job Summary
The role leads a People & Culture (P&C) team in developing and executing P&C strategies and initiatives within a business unit that align with organizational goals and values. It offers a strategic approach to P&C planning, policy development, talent management, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. The role partners with leadership and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive performance, growth, and compliance across all P&C functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborates with leadership to develop and implement People & Culture (P&C) strategies that support organizational goals and objectives.
- Led the P&C team in P&C policy development, implementation, and adherence, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Oversees all aspects of P&C at area of responsibility level, including talent acquisition, onboarding, training and development, performance management, team member relations, and benefits administration.
- Drives efforts to create an inclusive, engaging workplace culture that attracts, retains, and develops top talent.
- Manages HRIS and other P&C-related systems to ensure efficient processes, data accuracy, and effective reporting.
- Coaches and counsels managers and team members to facilitate conflict resolution, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Identifies skill gaps through skill gap analysis to develop and implement talent development programs and performance management processes, supporting career advancement and succession planning.
- Safeguards compliance with labor laws and regulations, managing risk and adhering to best employment practices by staying up to date with employment laws for federal, state, and local as well as company policies.
- Leads change management initiatives, supporting the organization through growth and transformation.
- Develops and monitors key P&C metrics to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven recommendations to make the necessary improvements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience
- Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
- Preferred Education & Experience: Licenses/Certificates - Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR), Years of Experience - 8-11 Years, Field of Expertise - Manufacturing and/or Distribution; relevant industry experience. PC support for sales organization (sales incentive governance, sales job framework, etc).
Field of Expertise
- Manufacturing and/or Distribution; relevant industry experience.
- PC support for sales organization (sales incentive governance, sales job framework, etc).
- Spans of Control - Manages Southwire Team Members: Yes, Number of Direct Reports: 2-5.
Travel
- Travel: International Up to 25%
Physical Requirements
- Moving: 5%
- Standing: 5%
- Sitting: 90%
Working Conditions
- Office Equipment
- Computer/Keyboard
Competencies
- Attracts Top Talent
- Communicates Effectively
- Courage
- Decision Quality
- Drives Results
- Financial Acumen
- Skills
- Relationship Building
- Business Acumen
- Training And Development
- Accountability
- Workforce Planning
- Employee Relations
- Employee Engagement
- Change Management
- Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
- Advising Benefits
We Offer
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave & More
About the Role
Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. The company manufactures building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. It also supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.