Sr Manufacturing HR Lead

Position Overview

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. 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).

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration with plant leadership to shape roles with clear accountability and growth opportunities
• Driving pay-for-performance through effective use of the company’s talent systems and practices
• Building collaborative, engaged teams aligned to shared goals
• Supporting safety and engagement initiatives to ensure that leaders and employees embody Owens Corning’s "Safer Together" brand
• Leading employee relations to maintain high plant and employee performance with consistent execution of company policies and practices
• Diagnosing performance gaps and implementing innovative solutions to bridge those gaps
• Contributing to the broader business strategy beyond HR
• Driving recruitment strategies to enhance the employer brand and candidate experience
• Creating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to thrive
• Leading training, onboarding, and development programs, including partnerships with local institutions
• Investing in the growth and development of the HR team
• Overseeing new hire training to ensure a positive onboarding experience
• Coaching leaders on OC Leadership Capabilities and performance management
• Facilitating employee engagement and recognition initiatives
• Acting as a trusted advisor on organizational and talent matters
• Partnering with plant leadership to measure performance, diagnose problems, and implement solutions
• Supporting communication strategies that align and inspire teams
• Promoting cross-functional collaboration to elevate plant performance
• Creating an inclusive, engaged culture with clear ownership and accountability
• Ensuring talent is selected, trained, and equipped to meet performance expectations and business needs
• Monitoring labor activity and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations
• Establishing Owens Corning as an employer of choice in the Denver market
• Building strong relationships with community and political stakeholders
• Representing Owens Corning in local affairs and community events
• Leveraging employee engagement as a platform for internal and external communications
• Advising on organizational structure, work design, and talent needs
• Coaching leaders on employee development and growth planning
• Modeling and promoting fair, inclusive leadership practices
• Using capability modeling to guide skill development and workforce planning
• Actively contributing to business team strategy and execution
• Overseeing training and development within the facility utilizing TPM methodologies in partnership with the Training and Development team
• Championing plant-level Compensation & Benefits programs
• Leading wellness strategy to foster employee well-being and engagement
• Overseeing the administration of HRIS platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors, Talent Center, Kronos) for recruiting, payroll, Variable Incentive Pay, learning, reporting, and resolving employee inquiries
• Leveraging HR analytics to support strategic business decisions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in driving employee engagement and implementing impactful HR strategies
• Proven ability to partner with business leaders to deliver strong operational results
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Base salary range of $105,000–$140,000 with the potential for up to a 25% additional based on related qualifications.
• Benefits: A substantial benefits package including insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental), 401k with company contribution and match, liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating, standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program, and more.