We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a HR Director - Europe within our HR team to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a HR Director - Europe, you will contribute to attainment of business and operating objectives through effective implementation and execution of employment activities and human capital management procedures consistent with LPA and L&P inc policies.
As HR Director - Europe, You Will
- Advise LPA management on organization development, staffing and succession planning. Drive related activity per approved plan.
- Advise LPA management on relavent statutory requirements pertaining to employment. Maintain full statutory compliance.
- Maintain "talent pipeline" consistent with operating needs.
- Oversee total compensation programs including wage & salary, incentive plans, group benefits and retirement programs.
- Develop and oversee employee relations and labor relations programs to ensure workforce stability.
- Develop and oversee Human Resource budgets consistent with strategic plan. Contribute to Global Financial Planning Process by reviewing and analyzing regional salary headcount & cost data.
- Coach, guide and provide mentoring leadership to direct and indirect team members.
- Drive continuous improvement within HR activity.
To Be Successful, You'll Need
- University grad -Master Degree. Professional HR designation.
- Mimimum 10 years progressive HR management experience at 2 or more manufacturing facilities.
- Collective bargaining leadership, Communication skills, Coaching mentoring and leadership skills
- Planning & project management skills
- Statutory provisions pertaining to employment
- Knowledge of organizational development
- Transformational and change management skills
What To Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at careers@leggett.com
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.
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