Manager, Human Resources

About the role

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality - developed and manufactured responsibly - that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. Our Culture PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. Career Opportunities We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow. JOB PURPOSE As the Human Resources Manager for our manufacturing and technical center site in Blois, France, you will lead the local HR agenda end-to-end and act as a strategic partner to the Site Manager and leadership team. You will translate PHINIA's global people strategy into local priorities that support safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement, while ensuring full compliance with French labor legislation and site agreements. This is a hands-on leadership role in a unionized/industrial environment, requiring strong social dialogue skills (CSE interactions), sound judgment, and the ability to deliver operational HR for a shift-based workforce. If you enjoy being close to the shop floor and driving people initiatives that improve performance and culture, we'd like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Lead the HR function and team for the site, driving the annual HR plan, budget, workforce planning, and key people metrics aligned with plant objectives (safety, quality, delivery, cost).
• Advise and coach site leadership on organization design, leadership capability, and change management; ensure HR priorities are embedded in daily operations and continuous improvement routines.
• Continuous Improvement
• Recommend and implement innovative HR practices, systems, and policies that improve efficiency and employee experience.
• Promote digitalization and process improvement across HR operations.
• Employee Relations
• Lead employee relations on site with a strong shop-floor presence; build constructive social dialogue and act as HR lead for employee representatives/CSE in coordination with site and regional stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with French labor law (Code du travail), collective agreements/site agreements, Social Security requirements, and HSE obligations (including coordination with Occupational Health services).
• Manage disciplinary procedures and investigations (including sanctions and dismissals) in line with French legal requirements and internal policies; ensure robust documentation and respectful handling of grievances.
• Talent Acquisition
• Lead recruitment and selection efforts, ensuring fair and inclusive practices.
• Partner with global teams and local agencies to attract, select, and onboard the best talent.
• Support employer branding activities in France to strengthen PHINIA's reputation as an employer of choice.
• Compliance Champion
• Ensure compliance with French employment and payroll regulations (including declarations and mandatory reporting) as well as internal controls and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate HR administration and statutory documentation (e.g., personnel files, mandatory registers) and support site-level reporting required by authorities and PHINIA.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for external bodies when needed (e.g., Inspection du travail, occupational health providers, auditors) in coordination with site leadership.
• Compensation and Benefits
• Support and administer competitive and compliant compensation and benefits programs, in alignment with French market benchmarks and global guidelines.
• Oversee payroll inputs and monthly processes (paie) in collaboration with Finance and the payroll specialist; ensure accuracy of time/attendance, premiums, and contractual elements for a shift-based population.
• Training and Development
• Build and deliver the site training pl

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