HR Director

Charlotte - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Fontaine Modification Company

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

Fontaine Modification is the industry leader in post-production truck modifications delivering innovative reliable solutions that enhance the safety performance and productivity of commercial vehicles. Headquartered in Charlotte NC Fontaine Modification operates across 11 facilities in Michigan Ohio West Virginia Virginia North Carolina and Texas with approximately $100M in revenue and 400 employees.
Fontaine Modification is part of Marmon Holdings a Berkshire Hathaway company within the Transportation Products Groups Heavy-Duty Components & Modification (HDCM) platform. The platform brings together a portfolio of industry-leading brands that power the global commercial vehicle market.
At Fontaine Modification people are our greatest advantage. We take pride in a high-performance hands-on culture where collaboration accountability and continuous improvement are at the core. Our teams thrive on solving complex challenges for OEMs fleets and dealers while building an environment that develops talent and celebrates innovation.

With 11 U.S. locations the HR Director will design and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that meets Fontaine Modifications current needs while positioning the business for long-term scalable growth. Leading a team of four this individual will oversee organization design talent pipelines employee development compliance and continue to strengthen Fontaines culture.

Reporting directly to the Fontaine Modification President the HR Director will serve as a trusted advisor and player-coach partnering with the leadership team to drive business outcomes. As a member of the HDCM Platform HR team with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Platform HR Director this role will also collaborate across business units to align HR strategy talent initiatives and Marmon-wide programs. This role carries multi-site responsibility and covers the full HR spectrum including strategy organization effectiveness talent management employee development cultural transformation safety and engagement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Culture & Engagement

Champion Fontaines culture by fostering teamwork collaboration serving as a Lean champion and lead engagement initiatives including survey rollout results analysis communication and execution of action plans.
Advance Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).
Review and enhance recognition programs to ensure they effectively reinforce company values motivate employees and support engagement and retention.

Talent Management & Acquisition

Oversee talent acquisition for hourly and salaried roles partnering with platform TA Manager.
Build and maintain talent pipelines; lead succession planning and Individual Growth Plan (IGP) development.
Support Marmons onboarding EVP and other initiatives.

Organization Design & Effectiveness

Assess organizational structure and workforce planning needs for short- and long-term business goals.
Partner with leaders on org design communication strategies job design and change management.
Lead HR team of 4 developing capabilities and ensuring clear role ownership.

Performance & Rewards

Manage performance management cycle including goal setting reviews and calibration.
Manage compensation planning and promotions. Develop and administer job evaluations annual compensation review programs.
Ensure pay practices align with Marmons job architecture market competitiveness and compliance.

Employee Relations & Compliance

Lead employee relations investigations coaching leaders on issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with federal state and local laws (including FMLA ADA OSHA).
Partner with legal on sensitive ER issues and workforce actions.

Learning Development

Foster a culture of continuous learning by leveraging the Marmon Training Center and delivering targeted programs that build capability and embed Leadership Expectations at all levels including front-line leaders.
Lead and coordinate all required Marmon and BU training including scheduling logistics LMS assignments completion tracking and compliance reporting.

Safety

Support safety initiatives partnering with site leaders on OSHA compliance and injury reduction.

Collaboration & Marmon Initiatives

Serve as a member of the HDCM Platform HR team contributing to Marmon-wide HR strategy.
Share best practices across BUs to strengthen the overall platform HR function.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in HR Business or related field required; Masters preferred.
8 years of progressive HR experience including at least 4 years in a leadership role.
Strong track record in employee relations talent management and organizational effectiveness.
Experience in a manufacturing or multi-site environment preferred.
Proven ability to build high-performing HR teams and act as both strategic partner and hands-on leader.
Strong business acumen analytical skills and ability to influence at all levels.
Excellent communication facilitation and change leadership skills.
Prior experience working in a decentralized entrepreneurial environment a plus.
Willingness to travel frequently to sites (approximately 35%).

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Required Experience:

Director

Fontaine Modification CompanyAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learn...