Sr. Human Resources Manager

Company: Danfoss
Location: Van Wert
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 40115

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Job Location(s):

Van Wert, OH, US

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Function: Human Resources
Job Description

Currently we are seeking a Senior HR Manager to work at our Van Wert, OH manufacturing facility. This is an impactful role for the organization requiring the ability to truly partner with business leaders supporting and driving tactical and critical initiatives. The Sr. HR Manager will translate business, regional and site strategy into HR strategy, plans and solutions. This role will partner with the site to hire, engage, and develop talent to build the capabilities required for short and long-term success.

This position will be based onsite daily in Van Wert to support facility operations. Relocation support for this position is available. Applicants must have experience driving HR activities in the US and have authorization to work in the US without support.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

Advise supervisors and managers on application of Company policies to ensure consistency and accurate policy interpretation interdepartmentally.
Lead investigations with support division HR, partner with Compliance on investigations they lead.
Utilize data and insights to identify opportunities and make recommendations when appropriate.
Support cultural transformation change
Guides the leadership team towards practices that lift employee engagement.
Coach leaders towards best practice execution of people management responsibilities. And support talent assessment, performance management processes.
Participate in Support recruitment efforts, help develop staffing and retention strategies
Shifts the HR function from a position of reactive and "catch up" to proactive and practice leading.
Foster employee well-being through engagement and leadership accountability.
Help employees to understand what their role is (facilitate onboarding process and support managers in their leadership task).
Background & Skills

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

Bachelor's Degree in relevant area of Business, Human Resources, or similar program is required. Master's degree is preferred.

5+ years of HR experience serving as an HR Manager within a manufacturing environment is required
A minimum of 3 years leading and coaching HR professionals
HR Certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred
Experience working with employees and business leaders in a global matrixed organization is highly preferred
Prior experience with affirmative action plans and requirements at a federal government contractor is required
Proven ability to develop, translate and execute strategic initiatives leading transformation processes
Adaptable to the needs of people from different cultures
Experience working with a HR Service Center
Strong communicator in building relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders
Passionate about creating a dynamic and thriving working environment
Experience with union avoidance activities is a plus
Travel expectation for this position is about 10% to support as needed to an additional site within Ohio.
Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

Bonus system
Paid vacation
Personal insurance
Communication package
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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