Manager, People & Culture, U.S. - New Berlin, WI

About the role

The Manager, People & Culture, US, collaborates and leads HR activities in their Area, ensuring consistency and quality of HR services for Area leaders and managers. This role acts as a business partner for Area business management and is part of the Americas HR Team, reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, Americas.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the HR team to apply and implement the people strategy for the Area together with Area Management according to Global (Group) and Region guidance
• Implements organizational development projects in the Area and ensures Area Management receive required support in people processes and day-to-day people topics; may participate in and support Group and Region projects
• Supports acquisition integration and change management activities in the Country/Area
• Supports implementation of Country/Area business strategies and Country/Area implementation of group people strategy according to Group and Region guidance
• Partners with Business Areas, Group, and local management to implement HR strategies in the Country/Area; identifies and implements specific development programs if required locally
• Guides global HR processes and cycles with local management to ensure understanding and completion per global schedule (Target Setting & Performance Management, Career Development, Talent Reviews & Succession Planning, Salary Reviews, engagement surveys, etc.)
• Assists Area Management in identifying, developing, and maintaining core capabilities of employees in the Area; works with VP of Human Resources, Americas to ensure same for the Country
• Works with training organization to support and promote training needed for the Area related to HR topics and competency development
• Responsible for assisting Area Management to understand, decide, and communicate pay decisions effectively to employees
• Ensures Area Management are able to advise local managers and employees in total reward matters
• Guides Area Management related to various incentive programs and cycles
• Assists Area Management in identifying gaps in needed skills for all respective Areas
• Ensures Area Managers complete Konecranes Talent management process and talent mapping
• Facilitates succession planning and career path utilization in the Area
• Advocates and supports employees through ongoing HR initiatives and strong employee service levels
• Establishes and oversees employee engagement initiatives, creating a work environment in which employees are motivated, contributing, and happy
• Ensures Konecranes is in compliance with local employment laws and regulations and company policies – both global and local
• Guides managers through disciplinary processes, conducts investigations, and determines appropriate corrective action
• Champions global diversity & inclusion initiatives and applies local approaches as appropriate
• Partners with Area Management to define and monitor action items to drive improvements in diversity
• Identifies ways to enhance inclusion in the workplace

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in human resources, with at least 3 years as a HR Manager in a manufacturing or related industry
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or other corresponding major, or equivalent experience

Requirements

• Strong understanding of U.S. laws related to HR
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and an ethical mindset
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Familiarity with HR software
• Occasional travel required (less than 5%)

Benefits

• Medical Plan, Dental, Vision
• 401k plan with a match from day one
• Identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance, and more

Pay & schedule

• Vacation: 2 weeks per year (pro-rated first year depending on start date); 5-12 years of service: 3 weeks; 13+ years of service: 4 weeks
• Sick Leave: 5 days per year (pro-rated first year after 90 days of service)
• Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

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