Sr Manufacturing HR Lead
Location(s) : Denver, CO, US, 80216-1603
Function : Human Resources
Audience : Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement : On Site
Purpose of the Job : The Sr. Human Resources Lead for the Denver, CO facility serves as a strategic partner to the Plant Leader, driving an inclusive culture, organizational effectiveness, and talent development. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, this role leads HR strategy and execution to support business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The HR Lead provides expert guidance on all human capital matters, ensuring alignment with best practices and business objectives.
Reports to : Regional HR Leader West with a dotted line to the Denver Plant Leader
Span of Control : 2 direct reports : Sr HR Associate and Talent & Development Coordinator
Job Responsibilities :
- Collaboration with plant leadership to shape roles with clear accountability and growth opportunities
- Driving pay-for-performance through effective use of company's talent systems and practices
- Building collaborative, engaged teams aligned to shared goals
- Supports safety and engagement initiatives ensuring that leaders and employees embody Owens Corning's "Safer Together" brand
- Leads employee relations to ensure high plant and employee performance while ensuring consistent execution of company policy and practices
- Diagnosing performance gaps and implementing innovative solutions to fill those gaps
- Contributing to broader business strategy beyond HR
Leading, Engaging, and Developing Talent :
Driving recruitment strategies that enhance employer brand and candidate experienceCreating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to thriveLeading training, onboarding, and development programs, including partnerships with local institutionsInvesting in the growth and development of the HR teamOverseeing new hire training and ensuring new hires have a positive on-boarding experienceCoaching leaders on OC Leadership Capabilities and performance managementFacilitating employee engagement and recognition initiativesActing as a trusted advisor on organizational and talent mattersPartners with the plant leadership team to improve plant organizational results by measuring and assessing performance, diagnosing problems and implementing solutionsSupporting communication strategies that align and inspire teamsPromoting cross-functional collaboration to elevate plant performanceFostering a Positive Employee Relations Environment :
Creating an inclusive, engaged culture with clear ownership and accountabilityEnsuring talent is selected, trained, and equipped to meet performance expectations and business needsMonitoring labor activity and ensuring compliance with policies and regulationsEstablishing Owens Corning as an employer of choice in the Denver marketBuilding strong relationships with community and political stakeholdersRepresenting Owens Corning in local affairs and community eventsLeveraging employee engagement as a platform for internal and external communicationsHR Functional Leadership :
Advising on organizational structure, work design, and talent needsCoaching leaders on employee development and growth planningModeling and promoting fair, inclusive leadership practicesUsing capability modeling to guide skill development and workforce planningActively contributing to business team strategy and executionOversee training & development within the facility utilizing TPM methodologies in partnership with the Training and Development teamAdministrative HR Leadership :
Championing plant-level Compensation & Benefits programsLeading wellness strategy to foster employee well-being and engagementOverseeing the administration of HRIS platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors, Talent Center, Kronos) for recruiting, payroll, Variable Incentive Pay, learning, reporting, and resolving employee inquiriesLeveraging HR analytics to support strategic business decisionsJob Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field57 years of progressive HR experiencePreferred Experience :
Demonstrated success in driving employee engagement and implementing impactful HR strategiesProven ability to partner with business leaders to deliver strong operational resultsExperience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Change Leadership : Proven ability to lead through growth, transformation, and innovation. Builds high-performance cultures that balance results with care for individuals.Business Acumen : Understands key business metrics and financial drivers to align HR strategies with operational goals.HR Expertise : Deep knowledge of HR best practices across performance management, compensation, talent acquisition, development, and succession planning.Employee Relations : Skilled in coaching leaders and employees through complex issues, conducting investigations, and fostering a high-performing, compliant workplace.Communication & Coaching : Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective at coaching for performance and development.Strategic Thinking : Uses data and insights to guide decisions, anticipate future needs, and shape workforce capabilities.Leadership & Influence : Inspires and energizes others, develops talent, drives results, and fosters collaboration across teams.Execution & Accountability : Follows through on commitments, drives initiatives to completion, and models integrity.Learning & Development : Actively engages in personal and team growth; promotes continuous learning.Travel : Willingness to travel as needed. Anticipated travel would be 10-15%.The Sr. HR lead is expected to perform all other tasks as assigned.
The base salary range for this position is $105,000-$140,000 with the potential for up to an additional 25% if the applicant hired has additional related qualifications. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical / dental / vision / life / disability / supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program and more.
