Human Resources

Summary of the Role:

Summary of the Role: This role provides comprehensive leadership across all areas of Human Resources and its functional lifecycle initiatives, including performance management/succession planning, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, employment law compliance. The ideal candidate will effectively manage competing priorities while championing employee engagement, strengthening retention and workforce stability, fostering a strong company culture, and driving accountability. This position plays a key role in coaching and inspiring leaders at all levels of the organization. This position will support the Supply Chain Management and R&D teams within the Americas.

Tasks and Responsibilities:  

• Management Impact: Serve as a key member of the Management Team, contributing to departmental goal-setting and continuous process improvement initiatives. 
• Workforce planning & staffing: Collaborate with Operations leaders to strategically plan and deliver staffing outcomes. You and your team will lead end-to-end direct labor hiring, from requisition through onboarding, and support managers with workforce planning activities while ensuring all employment actions comply with applicable state and federal labor laws. 
• Benefits Administration: Working closely with Trelleborg Group, deliver annual enrollment options. Serve as a resource for all benefits inquiries including health, dental and life insurance, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, 401K, holidays, and PTO. 
• Policies and Procedures: Collaborate with TSS US HR team to develop and administer consistent procedures and approve site level policies and procedures, as necessary. 
• HRIS/Reporting: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant employee data across all HR information systems, including ERP and payroll platforms, benefits and insurance systems, and external vendor databases. Ensure data integrity and confidentiality in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to support reporting, analytics, and decision-making for managers and supervisors. 
• Employment Law: Exercise judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies and all applicable laws and regulations including but not limited to FLSA, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, UI, WC, and EEO. Ensure team meets all governmental and company reporting requirements. 
• Employee Relations: Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on all employee relations matters. Lead and coordinate workplace investigations, providing guidance and recommendations for appropriate resolution. Coach and support supervisors and managers in addressing grievances, managing conflict, and navigating sensitive employee conversations. 
• Employee Engagement: Proactively solicit feedback from employees at every level of the organization in an effort to develop and maintain a high performing culture. Champion initiatives, culture and develop/implement action plans relevant to the results. Drive accountability and a healthy association to conflict. 
• Training and Performance Management: Coordinate/develop training plans as needed. Manage annual review process and assist in performance management including coaching, disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans. 
• Org Chart: Ensure organizational chart, job descriptions and job titles remain current and aligned. Recommend and implement changes when necessary. 
• Other tasks and projects as necessary or assigned. 

Education and Experience:  

Requirements: 

• 4-year degree in a Business, Human Resources, Communications, or related field 
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in progressive HR roles, with a minimum of 2 years supporting hourly populations
• Ability to travel up to 20% 

Desired: 

• Advanced HR coursework or certification 

Competencies:  

• Knowledge of HR principles and best practices 
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations 
• Polished interpersonal skills 
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written) 
• Strong critical thinking skills 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment 
• Ability to productively and amicably confront conflict 
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents 
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in an environment of constant interruptions 
• Ability to gain the trust, respect, and confidence of employees and managers 
• Ability to coordinate, train and lead 
• Experience maintaining strict confidence regarding sensitive, protected and/or confidential information 
• Advanced change management skills 
• Positive attitude 
• Acute attention to detail 
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office 

Travel:  

Geography Covered: 

• United States with primary populations in Fort Wayne 

Travel Requirement: 

• Up to 20% 

 Application: 

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Last Application Date 12/9/2026

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status. 

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About the Job

The Human Resources Manager serves as the site HR leader and trusted partner to the Melbourne leadership team. This role provides hands-on leadership across the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee and industrial relations, payroll and benefits, performance and talent management, learning and development, employee engagement, return-to-work coordination, employment law, and HR compliance.

The HR Manager balances strategic partnership with practical day-to-day delivery, helping leaders build capability, strengthen culture, manage risk, and achieve business priorities in a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

About the Ideal Candidate

Leadership and workforce planning

• Partner with the local leadership team on workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, capability, culture, and business priorities.
• Lead HR projects, process improvements, organisational change, and relationships with external HR, legal, union, training, and government partners.

Talent and employee lifecycle

• Lead recruitment, labour-hire coordination, onboarding, internal mobility, succession, retention, offboarding, and employment separations.
• Support performance, talent, learning, apprenticeship, engagement, inclusion, recognition, and leadership development initiatives.

Employee and industrial relations

• Advise leaders and employees on workplace concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, performance, disciplinary matters, and respectful workplace issues.
• Lead industrial relations activities, including employee consultation, enterprise agreement interpretation and negotiations, and Fair Work Commission applications and supporting documentation, as required.

Compliance, payroll and reporting

• Ensure HR practices and documentation comply with the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards, modern awards or enterprise agreements, privacy requirements, and company policies.
• Oversee weekly and monthly payroll, remuneration and benefits administration, payroll controls, audits, and end-of- financial-year activities.
• Maintain accurate HR systems, personnel records, job descriptions, people metrics, and statutory reporting, including headcount, long service leave, WGEA reporting, and sustainability data.

Health, safety and return to work

• Coordinate workers’ compensation and return-to-work activities with employees, leaders, insurers, medical providers, WorkSafe Victoria, and HSEQ partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will be considered. 
• 5+ years of progressive generalist HR experience, ideally as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager. 
• Experience in manufacturing, medical device, industrial, or another regulated operational environment is strongly preferred. 
• Strong working knowledge of Australian employment and industrial relations requirements, including the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards, modern awards, and/or enterprise agreements. 
• Experience managing complex employee relations, investigations, performance matters, organisational change, and employment separations. 
• Hands-on payroll and workers' compensation/return-to-work experience; Wage Easy or comparable payroll system experience is advantageous. 
• Experience supporting leaders in a multinational or matrixed organisation and leading HR projects or process improvements. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, HR and payroll systems, people analytics, and reporting, professional memberships or certifications are advantageous.

Application Process

Applications will be taken until December 7th.  Candidates whose experience most closely matches the description above will be contacted with next steps.  Thank you for considering Trelleborg as your potential future employer!

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Who are we?

Trelleborg’s Engineered Coated Fabrics operation is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry globally. We are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead.  Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside.

About the Job

The Human Resources Business Partner is a key member of the Nottingham Site Leadership Team and serves as the site's senior HR representative. The role partners closely with leaders and employees to align people strategies with business objectives, build organisational capability, and foster a high-performing culture.

Acting as a trusted adviser to managers and leaders, the HR Business Partner provides practical, commercially focused guidance on people-related matters and supports organisational effectiveness through engagement, talent development, workforce planning and continuous improvement.

As a representative of our company, the Human Resources Business Partner will operate in accordance with Trelleborg's core values and the highest ethical standards.

Responsibilities  

• Serve as a member of the Nottingham Site Leadership Team, contributing to organisational effectiveness, workforce planning and business performance.
• Partner with leaders to develop organisational capability, succession planning, talent development and employee engagement initiatives.
• Lead and support organisational change initiatives and provide coaching and guidance to managers on people-related matters.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence management and workplace investigations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee exit processes in compliance with UK employment law, ACAS guidance, GDPR and company policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice, minimising organisational risk and ensuring compliance.
• Promote an inclusive, high-performing culture through employee engagement, wellbeing and communication initiatives.
• Coordinate training, development and performance management activities to support organisational capability and business objectives.
• Maintain accurate HR records, reporting and employee data with the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures and support their ongoing review and development.
• Collaborate with regional and global HR colleagues to support business, site and group-wide initiatives.
• Support compensation, benefits and reward programmes, including market benchmarking and salary review processes.
• Other tasks and projects as necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR, HR Business Partner or equivalent role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management processes.
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong communication, judgement and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or operational environment.
• Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning or talent development initiatives.
• Previous experience as a member of a site management or leadership team.
• Experience using HR information systems and workforce reporting tools.

Key Strengths

• Commercial awareness and business acumen.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership coaching and stakeholder management capability.
• Positive, proactive and continuous-improvement mindset.

Travel Requirements

• Estimated travel to be minimal (less than 10%)

Benefits

As a valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities
• A rewarding career with greater opportunity for impact

Summary of the Role: 

The Human Resources Manager plays a key strategic and hands-on role in developing and implementing people-focused initiatives that support our organizational goals. This position partners proactively with respective business leaders to understand evolving business needs and translate them into actionable HR strategies that strengthen our culture, enhance employee engagement, and drive organizational performance.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategies with overall organizational goals.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance improvement plans, and policy adherence.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal resources as needed/required. Management of site UI, WC, EEO, etc.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, training recommendations and disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase employee engagement and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Leads recruitment efforts and develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Payroll management; work with managers to ensure timecard accuracy and consistency. Reviewing final ledger for accuracy before payments are released.
• May include support and interpretation of employee benefit programs, company vehicles, training development, etc.
• Ensure site is maintaining employee records, data and reporting with the highest degree of confidentiality and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Coordinate/develop training plans as needed. Manage annual review process and assist in performance management including both compensation/incentives and warnings/discipline process.
• Other tasks and projects as necessary or assigned

Education and Experience: 

• 4-year degree in a Business, Human Resources, Communications or related field
• Minimum of 7 years in HR management related discipline, with demonstrated career progression
• Minimum 2 years experience in multi-shift manufacturing operations
• Minimum 2 years experience with unionized labor force
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Competencies: 

• Knowledge of HR principles and best practices
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations
• Polished interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to productively and amicably confront conflict
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in an environment of constant interruptions
• Ability to gain the trust, respect and confidence of employees and managers
• Ability to coordinate, train and lead
• Experience maintaining strict confidence regarding sensitive, protected and/or confidential information
• Advanced change management skills
• Positive attitude
• Acute attention to detail
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office

Application: 

Apply here!

Last Application Date 11/23/2026

The final compensation offered to the candidate may be based on geographical location, work experience and/or skill level. Additions to the compensation packing, including but not limited to paid time off, insurance benefits and 401(k) eligibility, will be outlined at the time of the job offer.

Compensation range: $100,000 - $140,000

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

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Who are we?

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS) is a global leader in innovative polymer-based solutions for key industries and critical infrastructure. We are one of three Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group, with a total of about 6 200 employees around the world.

Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure are committed to advancing operational performance in marine, port and built infrastructure, empowering our clients to succeed at the highest level.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to manage employee relations, labor law compliance, industrial relations, and administrative operations at our Halol manufacturing site. The role will play a key part in maintaining a positive work environment, ensuring statutory compliance, fostering industrial harmony, and supporting site-level HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations, grievance handling, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, Factory Act requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Handle union relations, collective bargaining, and labor agreement implementation.
• Liaise with government authorities and support compliance audits and inspections.
• Supervise site administration activities, including receptionist and administrative staff.
• Support onboarding, employee lifecycle processes, and HR policy implementation.
• Conduct employee engagement initiatives and awareness programs.
• Prepare reports and analyze HR, IR, and compliance-related metrics.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in Industrial Relations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, Factory Act, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in employee relations, grievance management, and union handling.
• Proven ability to manage administrative operations and site-level support functions.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setup.
• Exposure to labor negotiations and collective bargaining processes.
• Leadership experience in managing administrative or support teams.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• High level of integrity, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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