Human Resources Generalist, Senior

As the HR Business Services Leader (Senior HR Generalist) at PPG you will deliver comprehensive human resources services across five PPG locations, with a primary base at the Oak Creek Plant in Wisconsin. This role requires regular travel up to 5% to support multiple sites and ensures alignment with HR Business Services strategic goals and compliance with local labor regulations. The HR Manager will focus heavily on local service delivery, particularly the hire-to-retire process, while also supporting broader strategic initiatives. You will report to the HR Business Services Cluster Leader for the Central US.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hiring and onboarding processes, including contingent workforce management and relocation coordination.
• Advise on compensation adjustments, wage ranges, and performance award plans.
• Administer mandatory country benefits and support Total Rewards alignment.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and manage employment policies, disciplinary actions, grievances, and separations.
• Conduct ethics investigations and support union/works council negotiations.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and support organizational restructuring.
• Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen activities, Gemba walks, and Lean Six Sigma support.
• Partner with Plant Manager to enhance Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People performance.
• Facilitate performance management processes including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end calibrations.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, and capability gap analysis.
• Lead engagement survey action planning and Bottom Quartile management.
• Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) education and initiatives.
• Coordinate wellness and medical services as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of HR management experience, preferably in a plant or manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of local labor laws and compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly up to 5% across five PPG locations.

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