Head of Recruiting & HR

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Relocation: NegotiableInnovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:Position Overview:The Human Resources Manager will partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, workforce planning, conflict management, and employee engagement. This role will be based in our FORT WAYNE OPERATIONS manufacturing facility and will support both the hourly and salaried employee population within a designated business unit.You will help business leaders look around corners with data-driven recommendations that improve performance, retention, and the overall employee experience. To succeed in this role, you will need a flexible skill set, including the ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations.Partner with business leaders and front-line supervisors to sustain a productive and engaged work environment and tying HR contributions to business objectives through effective metrics and reporting.Build constructive relationship and provide day-to-day human resources support to employees with the underlying objective to strengthen employee relations and engagement to enhance a positive work environment.Efficiently resolve unique and complex matters in employee relations issues, ethics complaints, and employee investigations.Offer performance management guidance and counselling on both process and performance related issues through coaching, counseling, performance improvement plans, and corrective action as needed.Reinforce consistent application on company policies and standard practices for assigned business functions or organizations. The position requires a broad understanding of HR policies and standard practices and is responsible for interpretation and recommendation when collaborating with internal clients.Drive staffing plans with business leaders in partnership with the Talent Acquisition Team to project hire needs and creatively source candidates, conduct interviews, determine compensation, and deliver an engaging onboarding experience.Collaborate and participate in planning company-sponsored and philanthropic events and activities to enhance employee and community engagementDrive human resources initiatives, including annual performance evaluation process, workforce planning, compensation planning, talent management & succession planning for assigned business functions.promote buy-in for changeParticipate in and analyze competitive salary data and external going market rates to determine organization’s market relationship for the hourly population rate structure.Responsible for cost analysis and forecasting associated with hourly pay adjustments or hourly pay program initiativesInterpret data relying on knowledge of business and leverage analytical problem-solving to draw conclusions and communicate meaningful patterns that drive business insightsPartner with HR leaders on local HR communication and implementation of HR initiatives/servicesLead talent processes including Talent Calibrations, Skill Gap Analyses, Succession Planning, and Development PlanningDefine the learning and development needs of your business unit in partnership withbusiness leaders and assist in building and implementing development resources that all employees can leverage to grow and develop their careers at and be more effective in their roles.Raise the bar on our training and L&D experiences by measuring the impact and seeking internal customer feedback to determine areas for improvementDiversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Required Qualifications:College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.7+ years of experience in Human Resources requiredAdvanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; exposure to databases desiredExperience with Workday, Kronos, and Microsoft’s Power Platform is highly preferredPreferred Qualifications:Solutions oriented problem solver that is comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutionsAbility to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company.Demonstrated knowledge of multiple human resource functions including coaching and development, talent management, implementing, and improving HR processes, organizational learning & development.The hiring range for this position is$84,500 - $123,900annually. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.  This position is eligible toparticipatein Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. About Brunswick Boat GroupBrunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Navan, Princecraft, Protector, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Spartan, Thunder Jet, and Uttern. Each brand carries a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance that has shaped the boating industry worldwide.Across our fiberglass and aluminum manufacturing facilities, our team members are the driving force behind our success. We foster a culture rooted in safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and personal growth. Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon boats trusted for generations, you'll be part of a united team committed to delivering exceptional experiences on the water.Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact for support.For more information about EEO laws, - click hereBrunswick Corporation participates in E-Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. Brunswick and Workday Privacy PoliciesBrunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: or .If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at or #Brunswick CorporationSummaryLocation: Fort Wayne, INType: Full time