HR Manager

Schneider Electric has an opening for a Human Resources Manager to support our Fairfield and West Chester facilities.

The HR Manager position works in partnership with the local management team in leading HR processes including total rewards, talent management, performance management, employee engagement, wellness, learning, organizational efficiency and employee relations.This role will be based in Fairfield, while supporting both Fairfield and West Chester sites.

What will you do in this position?

BUSINESS ADVISOR

• Coach the leadership team, provide advice and support on all related people matters

• Adapt and anticipate resource planning and organizational design upon changing business needs

• Contribute to design and organization development initiatives (skills, resources, processes) aligned with business and company strategies

• Participate in improvement and innovation efforts through ownership and management of the "People" aspect of the Schneider Production System (SPS) in the manufacturing environment

• Ensures deployment of SE People Strategy transformations, Leadership, Talent, Wellbeing, Learning, Care & Inclusion, and High Performance

• Drives People Engagement for hourly and salary population

HR OPERATIONAL FACILITATOR

• Facilitates people processes (performance management, development planning, salary review) in close partnership with local site leadership

• Ensures that HR policies and leadership practices are implemented consistently

• Works in partnership with the HR Shared Services and HR experts (recruitment, compensation, benefits, etc.) to execute various HR activities including recruitment, induction, performance management, training, compensation and benefits analysis, succession planning, interviewing and creating value added initiatives and more

• Facilitates onboarding processes, learning and various company programs

• Supports hiring, interviewing and recruiting as needed

• Manage day to day employee relations and HR related questions leveraging our internal HR Shared Service model

• Provide advice concerning matters with employee discipline and conflict resolution

• Facilitate HR system processes and ensure data accuracy through digital tools; analyze data to support HR team in making better and strategic recommendations to the business

• Own and lead all hourly recruitment at the site: sourcing, coordinating interviews, hiring, onboarding, etc.

• Facilitate and lead the various initiatives for digital connectivity for our hourly associates

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Drives implementation of multiple initiatives to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives at local and/or GSC NAM level

• Works closely with cross-functional teams and resources to achieve program and project milestones within established timeframes.

• Manages risk by using established project management processes to address execution challenges associated with quality, schedule, and costs

• Ensures consistent visibility for program and project teams by monitoring and reporting business objectives, program/project achievements, and key indicators

• Drives adoption and challenges standards

TALENT BUILDER

• Champion SE’s talent management philosophy and strategy, supporting the identification and assessment of the best talent.

• Build an agile and diverse team able to lead and support business growth, while i dentify talent and build development and succession plans

• Facilitate and lead learning initiatives across the site. Partner with other functions to provide resources to develop our teams

This job might be for you if:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or other related disciplines.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment partnering with line and unit managers.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, distribution center, and/or operations and enjoy partnering with line managers

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a HR Generalist, the ability to understand company's business performance and identify critical HR success factors; covering organization development and learning, compensation and rewards, talent management, and managing industrial relations

• The interest to learn, stretch yourself, be creative and solution oriented with your work and support to the business

• Strong leadership skills: collaboration, communication, influence, drive for results, effective planning & prioritization, and project management

• Strong verbal and written communications skills working in a manufacturing setting

• Proficiency in Excel, as well as ability to manage digital systems to analyze data

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

• Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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