About the role
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
Partner directly with the Site Leader and leadership team to develop and execute people strategies that support operational goals, workforce stability, and business performance.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, and leadership development.
Drive a positive employee experience through regular floor presence, proactive communication, and initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, corrective actions, and policy interpretation with fairness and consistency.
Coach and develop leaders to enhance communication, accountability, leadership effectiveness, and team performance across the organization.
Analyze workforce metrics including turnover, absenteeism, overtime, vacancies, engagement, and employee relations trends to identify opportunities for improvement and drive data-informed decisions.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Compliance, and other HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated people solutions that support organizational growth.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
Seven or more years of progressive HR experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, distribution, operations, or similarly fast-paced environments.
Demonstrated success serving as a strategic HR Business Partner while also executing hands-on HR initiatives and employee support activities.
Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, labor or employee relations, and leadership coaching.
Business acumen with the ability to connect workforce strategies and talent decisions to operational and financial outcomes.
Experience using workforce metrics and analytics to identify business trends, solve problems, and influence leadership decision-making.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills with the ability to build credibility at all levels of the organization.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Freudenberg-NOK General PartnershipAplyr's read
Freudenberg Group is a multifaceted technology leader in sealing and filtration, attracting talent across engineering, customer service, and operations roles.
What's promising
- •Freudenberg Group's global presence offers diverse career opportunities in multiple sectors.
- •Strong focus on innovation in sealing technologies and specialty lubricants.
- •Commitment to sustainability through advanced filtration and nonwoven solutions.
What to watch
- •Complex organizational structure may lead to slower decision-making processes.
- •Potential for high-pressure environments in manufacturing and production roles.
- •Limited public information about employee satisfaction and work-life balance.
Why Freudenberg Group
- •Specializes in niche markets like medical and automotive sealing technologies.
- •Diverse product portfolio includes nonwovens and specialty lubricants.
- •Long-standing reputation in industrial applications and technology innovation.
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About Freudenberg Group
Freudenberg Group is a global technology company that specializes in sealing technologies, nonwovens, filters, release agents, and specialty lubricants. The company operates in various sectors including automotive, medical, and industrial applications.
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