HR Manager

HR Manager | Freudenberg

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Some of your Benefitsarrow_right

401K Match

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Performance Related Bonus

Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.

Vacation

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Personal Development

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

location_on Northfield, NH

On-Site

trip_origin Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

payments $110,000 - $125,000 Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.

You support our team as

HR Manager

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Responsibilitiesarrow_right

• Lead HR strategy and execution, focusing on organizational development, workforce planning, and building leadership capability across the site.
• Act as a trusted business partner to site leadership, aligning HR initiatives with operational goals and driving measurable business impact.
• Manage labor relations in a union environment, including contract administration, grievance handling, and fostering positive employee relations.
• Oversee the full talent lifecycle-recruitment, onboarding, development, succession planning, and retention strategies.
• Drive and support performance management, learning initiatives, and compensation/benefits programs to grow and engage employees.
• Ensure compliance with all employment, labor, and safety regulations, while upholding company policies and standards.
• Champion a strong culture by promoting employee engagement, employer branding, and a proactive, values-driven workplace.

Qualificationsarrow_right

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proven leadership experience with a strong background in organizational development and talent management.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with business leaders and influence decision-making at all levels.
• Hands-on labor relations experience within a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Solid knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and safety regulations.
• Experience managing full-cycle talent acquisition and workforce planning in a competitive labor market.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and change management skills, with the ability to build trust and drive results.

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.

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Additional Informationarrow_right

Jarett Burns

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