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At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here. Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way ABOUT THE ROLE: The HR Manager is a critical member of the plant management team. With a strong understanding of the site’s operations, productivity targets, processes and systems, and safety requirements, you will align people strategies with business goals and help build a high-performing, compliant, Safety-First culture. The safety of our employees is our No. 1 priority! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: You will lead and develop an onsite HR team by setting clear priorities, building capability, and ensuring strong day-to-day execution in support of plant and people objectives. As a member of the plant management team, you will contribute to plant KPIs, financial performance, and drive people engagement and accountability. You will help establish Tenneco culture and a Safety-First mindset across the plant. You will lead workforce and succession planning processes for the plant, including employee development planning, reporting, talent insights, and action plans that support operational continuity and long-term organizational needs. You will develop partnerships with Talent Management and Talent Acquisition to drive internal and external hiring. With radical candor and emotional intelligence, you will establish clear and direct communication across the plant. You will partner with the Plant Manager and other functional leaders to analyze and forecast workforce requirements and lead execution of workforce planning objectives. You will ensure plant compliance with applicable employment laws, labor requirements, internal HR policies, and Tenneco standards through disciplined processes, documentation, and follow-through. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in leading an HR function within a plant environment Labor Relations experience in a unionized plant environment preferred Bilingual in Spanish preferred Strong operations/manufacturing “know-how” & business acumen Strategic vision and communication skills Proven experience supporting operational excellence within the manufacturing environment Strong skills in MS Office and HRIS systems, SAP/SuccessFactors preferred We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
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