Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

We are seeking a HR Manager to support our leadership team and drive the implementation of key HR initiatives at our Chattanooga site. The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with thick skin, strong business acumen, and an ability to manage a wide range of HR-related functions in a dynamic, industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely with site management to align HR strategy with business objectives.
Oversee efficient staffing, recruitment, onboarding, training, and career development processes at the site level.
Manage payroll and administration processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies, fostering a safe working environment for all employees.
Handle industrial relations, including maintaining strong communication with employee representatives.
Implement and enforce corporate HR policies and processes at the site, ensuring effective employee engagement and empowerment.
Provide regular HR reports to the division and offer strategic insights to drive improvement.
Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related field.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in an HR role within an industrial environment.
Deep understanding of employment law and HR systems.
Strong familiarity with payroll systems and HR information management.
Results-driven, with the ability to work autonomously and meet business targets.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Attributes:

Ability to act with autonomy while maintaining a strong sense of responsibility and transparency.
A track record of managing HR processes and people development in fast-paced, operational settings.
A resilient, proactive attitude with the ability to navigate complex workplace dynamics.

Your profile and competencies to succeed What we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.