Sr. Human Resources Operations Generalist - Certainteed Manufacturing H/F Groupe Saint Gobain

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Senior HR Operations Generalist serves as a trusted HR partner within a complex, multi-shift union manufacturing environment. This role delivers advanced HR support across employee relations, compliance, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational development. The Senior HR Operations Generalist plays a key role in supporting front-line leadership, strengthening plant culture, enabling operational performance, and driving continuous improvement.

Grounded in Saint-Gobain's Values and the TEC culture of Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration, the Sr. HR Generalist fosters a workplace where employees are respected, informed, supported, and engaged. The role contributes directly to safety culture, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.Employee RelationsActs as a primary advisor for complex employee relations issues, providing guidance, coaching, and conflict resolution support to leaders and employees.

Under the direction of HR, conducts thorough ER investigations and recommend solutions that reduce risk and reinforce fairness and respect.

Serves as a culture champion, fostering open communication, psychological safety, and trust. ComplianceStrong understanding of employment law, policy interpretation, and compliance risk management.

Leads compliance activities such as audit preparation, recordkeeping reviews, and regulatory reporting.

Ensures HR practices align with legal standards and Saint-Gobain Values, empowering leaders to make informed decisions.Frontline Leadership SupportActively participates in Gemba walks at manufacturing sites to observe operations, engage with employees, and gather insights on workplace culture and employee needs, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives by participating in training sessions, facilitating employee engagement, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and workforce development.

Acts as a strategic partner to frontline and midlevel leadership on workforce strategy, staffing, performance, and employee development.

Coaches leaders on effective communication, accountability, corrective action processes, and change leadership.

Supports the plant's leadership capability by reinforcing TEC behaviors that strengthen collaboration and empowerment. Talent AcquisitionSupports recruiting activities for hourly and early career salaried roles, including job postings, screening, interview coordination, and selection.

Partners with plant leadership on proactive workforce planning and talent strategies.

Oversees onboarding effectiveness and drive improvements that enhance new hire engagement and retention. HR Metrics Owns HR data integrity at a site level -(turnover, attendance, staffing, and ER trends).

Presents data driven recommendations to improve workforce stability, engagement, or efficiency.

Uses metrics to identify workforce patterns and to influence strategic decisions. Collaboration & Cross Functional Partnership Works closely with Operations, EHS, Finance, Payroll, Corporate HR, and other partners to align HR actions with business priorities.

Supports or facilitate training, engagement, and recognition programs that strengthen culture and employee connection.

Operates both independently and with direction from HR in managing priorities, investigations, and projects with minimal supervision.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, or related field preferred.3+ years HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required. Union experience preferred.SHRM SCP or SPHR certification preferred. Knowledge of employment law, HR strategy, and front-line leadership support required. Effective communication, coaching, facilitation, and relationship building skills required.Demonstrated ability to influence leaders, manage complex ER situations, and lead HR initiatives required.Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office required.UKG/Kronos experience preferred.