HR Plant Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Req ID 90397 | NABS Fowlerville, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.
Job Description
Reporting to the HR Director, the HR Manager will lead HR initiatives for the Fowlerville plant, serving as a trusted partner to coach and guide leaders through employee-related situations and challenges. They will also shape the site’s people strategy by developing and recommending effective HR plans and procedures that support all employees and drive a positive workplace culture.
What you can look forward to as the HR Plant Manager:
- Planning, organizing, and overseeing all department activities while contributing to the development of goals, objectives, and HR systems.
- Leading designated project activities and prepares the HR operations budget.
- Managing full-cycle recruitment for exempt, nonexempt, student, and temporary employees; conducts new hire orientations and supports career progression and relations.
- Preparing separation reports and documentation; conducts exit interviews to identify trends and root causes.
- Collaborating closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Developing programs that support positive employee engagement, ensuring legal compliance, and guiding leaders on policies related to equal employment, compensation, benefits, health, safety, and training.
- Driving employee involvement, leading change initiatives, supporting suggestion programs, and promoting safety and health across the plant.
- Managing affirmative action programs, maintaining regulatory reports (including annual EEO-1), administering the performance review process, and performs other duties as needed.
Your Profile as an HR Plant Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience.
- Experience in human resources including employment, training, benefits, and wage and salary administration, communication, and continuous improvement.
- Proven experience with maintaining positive climate
- Knowledge of manufacturing environment including flexible shift models.
- Requires strong interpersonal, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Proven supervisory experience
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
What We Offer at ZF Fowlerville:
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Personal Time
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as HR Plant Manager and apply now!
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran