Human Resources Manager

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturing company in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Manager to support both unionized and non-unionized employees. The role involves providing strategic HR leadership, managing performance coaching, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in HR. This position offers opportunities for significant impact within a respected organization.

Benefits

Relocation assistance available

Diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources or managerial positions.
• Experience working with both unionized and non-unionized workforces is required.
• 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition and compensation administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day labor and employee relations.
• Foster a positive work environment through team development.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and support diversity initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team development

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office products

Job description

Location: US-OH-AKRON-ICM-PLT - 0993-2210

Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: Nicole Aguilar

Sponsorship Available: No Relocation Assistance Available: Yes

Join the Goodyear Human Resources Manager Pit Crew!

Are you ready to accelerate your career with one of the most iconic names in the tire industry? Goodyear is looking for a detail-oriented and driven individual to join our Human Resources Manager and help us steer our operations to success.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive HR leadership at our ICM manufacturing facility, supporting both unionized and non-unionized employees. In this role, the Manager acts as a strategic advisor and coach to the site leadership team, ensuring effective implementation of corporate programs related to compensation, benefits, and employee training and development. The Manager oversees the daily administration of the labor relations agreement and plays an active role in the development of labor negotiations planning. Additionally, this role contributes to key HR and Labor Relations projects, including reporting and initiative support across the Americas Manufacturing footprint. The Human Resources Manager, will be skilled at navigating complex environments, balancing operational needs with strategic objectives, and building strong, collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day labor and employee relations, supporting leaders in performance management, conflict resolution, and team development. Strengthen employee engagement through effective communication and workforce initiatives.
• Manage performance coaching, and conflict resolution. Support leaders in building strong, engaged teams and drive initiatives that enhance communication, retention, and workforce connection.
• Foster a positive work environment through team development, effective training management, and oversight of compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensure compliance with all HR policies and regulations, support diversity initiatives, and manage Workers’ Compensation to meet requirements and control costs.
• Support cross-site labor relations projects and lead or contribute to planning, reporting, and execution efforts. Manage key HR administrative functions, including staffing for salaried, hourly, and contract roles.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field.

Experience

• 5 + years of progressive experience in Goodyear Human Resources or external Human Resources individual contributor / managerial positions.
• Experience working with both unionized and non-unionized workforces is required.
• 2 + years of broad generalist experience handling adjacent disciplines including talent acquisition and compensation and benefits administration preferred.

Preferred

• Masters in Human Resources or Labor Relations, MBA, or SHRM certification.
• Experience in manufacturing.
• Experience working in the collective bargaining process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and build effective working relationships both within the plant and with external partners.
• Ability to work with computer systems, email, Microsoft Office products, HRIS systems & internet.
• Ability to develop, coordinate & implement projects of varying scope.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to .

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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