Senior Manager Human Resources

TITLE: Senior Manager Human Resources

LOCATION: Indianapolis

REPORTS TO: Sr Director Human Resources Operations US/CAN T&H and LATAM

Under the leadership of the Sr Director HR, Operations Us/Can T&H and LATAM, The Senior Human Resources Manager will be responsible for leading all aspects of the human resources function at the Indianapolis site for approximately 300 employees and 1 direct report.

Core Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Coach and advise leaders to improve performance.
• Manage Ingredion's People and Capability Review (Talent Review and Succession Planning) process to identify and develop talent pipelines for key roles.
• Partner with leadership to develop and drive the Ingredion Performance System (IPS) People Pillar at the Indianapolis site.
• Support the implementation of effective HR Processes in alignment with the IPS Management System through lean processes such as: hiring, on boarding, training, overtime, absenteeism, development plans and performance management.
• Build and maintain effective, productive relationships with union representatives, including maintenance of the grievance process for the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Interpret and apply HR policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring consistent application while working with leadership to provide solutions that balance business and employee needs in accordance with Company Policy.
• Manage the Indianapolis site collective bargaining agreements ensuring all aspects of the agreement are followed.
• Direct and coordinate all staffing activities, ensuring the recruitment of high-quality talent capable of supporting the short and long-term needs of the business.
• Communicate and administer benefits and compensation programs consistent with plan design and provisions.
• Partner with plant leadership in designing organization structures, business processes and systems that are value-added and support the strategic goals of the plant and the company, in alignment with the guiding principles.
• Prepare and analyze various reporting metrics such as turnover statistics, headcount, absenteeism levels, salary/wage administration, etc.
• Manage new hire orientation program for the purpose of successful transitioning new hires into the organization.
• Partner with training team to oversee technical / job skill training of plant employees including development and delivery of job specific training to achieve competency requirements using a variety of learning platforms.
• Partner with the safety team to align with employee leaves of absence, safety investigations and security needs as necessary.
• Act as subject matter expert during the termination process ensuring that departing employees are treated fairly and equitably. Conduct exit interviews with staff as they leave the organization.
• Develop and manage the department budget.
• Act as the Site Leader for the plant's Business Resource Groups.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualified candidates will have:

• High ability to negotiate, influence and inspire others.
• Ability to coach and give developmental feedback and coach all levels of employees and leaders.
• Demonstrated Ingredion Leadership Competencies including, Win with Customers; Inspire and Influence; Build Talent and Teams; Drive for Results and Lead Innovation
• Extensive experience improving the culture and performance of organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of information technology, including software technology, used in the HR function (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Workday, UKG)
• Critical thinking along with data analytical abilities.
• Excellent written or verbal communication skills.

Required Educations, Experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience managing human resources in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or another related field
• Ability to work independently at a manufacturing site, using independent judgment, and able to work cooperatively in a team environment, often in a virtual/remote and matrix organizational format.

Preferred education and experience:

• Experience providing guidance to management staff in Collective Bargaining Agreement interpretation and advising leadership on a full range of employee/labor relations matters including informal and formal grievances, development of performance management plans, and disciplinary issues.
• Experience supervising human resources professionals and creating effective development activities for salaried direct reports.
• PHR or SHRM-CP desired.

Work Environment: Primarily office environment, however, must be able to occasionally withstand temperatures, noise levels, and other conditions of reflective of manufacturing facilities.

Position type and expected hours of work: Full-time, hours may fluctuate depending on the tasks and duties being performed.

Travel: 10% is expected throughout the NA Network including overnight travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please inform us.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law ("protected classifications"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country