Global HR Manager

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 The Global HR Manager plays a critical role in translating global HR strategy into consistent, effective, and locally relevant execution across regions. This role partners closely with business leaders and regional HR teams to drive talent, organization effectiveness, and a strong, values-based culture while ensuring compliance with local labor laws and global policies. This is a temporary, fixed-term role for a period of 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Partner with global and regional leaders to deliver HR solutions aligned to business strategy, growth, and transformation priorities.
• Translate global HR framework (e.g., talent, performance, rewards, recruitment) into actionable regional plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on workforce planning, organization design, and change management.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or improve HR processes, leveraging technology and data where possible.
• Support global talent processes including performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce capability building.
• Drive consistency and quality in talent reviews, ensuring strong pipelines for critical roles.
• Partner with leaders to address organization effectiveness, engagement, and culture outcomes.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters in collaboration with local HR leaders, ensuring alignment with local laws and global standards.
• Support investigations, performance issues, and employment actions with sound judgment, consistency, and risk awareness.
• Ensure global HR policies are understood, applied consistently, and adapted as needed for local regulatory environments.
• Support enterprise-wide change initiatives, including restructuring, transformation programs, and new ways of working.
• Reinforce company values through people processes, leadership behaviors, and employee experience initiatives.
• Partner with regional teams to strengthen engagement and inclusion across diverse cultures and geographies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated exposure to global or multi‑country environments
• Strong knowledge of core HR disciplines
• Proven ability to influence leaders and manage complex stakeholder environments
• Strong judgment, discretion, and execution mindset
• Excellent communication skills
• F luent German speaking ability

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