Lead Human Relations Business Partner

Company DescriptionContinental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. Job DescriptionAre you ready to lead the charge in shaping and elevating HR strategy on the manufacturing floor? In this pivotal leadership role, you will drive the full spectrum of manufacturing HR operations, setting the vision for consistent, high-impact HR delivery while serving as a trusted strategic partner to plant leadership. You will influence and empower leaders to foster a culture of accountability, fairness, and high performance, bringing proactive insight to complex workforce challenges and translating business needs into forward-thinking HR solutions. By aligning people strategy with operational goals, you will play a critical role in advancing plant performance and workforce engagement. As a leader of HR Business Partners and HR Coordinators, you will build capability, drive execution excellence, and ensure the organization is equipped to deliver results through its people.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN

IMPACTLead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of HR Business Partners and HR Coordinators, ensuring alignment with business prioritiesSet the strategic direction for manufacturing HR, driving consistency in employee relations and policy executionServe as a trusted advisor to leadership, influencing fair, consistent, and effective decision-makingDrive a proactive employee relations strategy that fosters engagement, retention, and a positive work environmentEnsure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and labor regulationsOwn and elevate performance management practices, strengthening accountability and workforce effectivenessGuide and develop leaders through coaching, feedback, and corrective action to build leadership capabilityPartner to design and deliver impactful training, onboarding, and leadership development initiativesLead execution of key HR initiatives and communication strategies, ensuring clarity and alignment across the plantAnticipate workforce challenges, leverage data and insights, and implement strategic, sustainable solutions that drive continuous improvement 

NOTE:

May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

THE ENVIRONMENTSafety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel toes, hearing protection, etc.

The job is within a climate-controlled environment. Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE

ROLEEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree (BA/BS minimum) and 7+ years of relevant HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceBroad HR experience across employee relations, recruiting, performance management, compensation, and trainingExperience supporting multiple departments, shifts, or business functions within a complex environmentProven track record of HR leadership, including managing HR Business Partners, Coordinators, or similar rolesSkills & CompetenciesStrong end-to-end HR expertise with the ability to align people strategies to business objectivesExperience leading HR process improvements across areas such as onboarding, attendance, retention, and complianceDemonstrated ability to implement, optimize, and sustain HR systems, policies, and metricsProven success managing cross-functional projects and delivering measurable, results-driven outcomesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-makingAbility to balance strategic priorities with execution in a fast-paced environmentLeadership & MindsetProven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing HR teamsTrusted advisor with the ability to influence and guide leaders at all levelsStrong commitment to fair, consistent, and values-based application of policies and practicesStrategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style and focus on resultsExperience working across diverse and/or global environments, with the ability to adapt to different cultures and workforce needsTrack record of building strong partnerships and driving accountability across the organization

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND

OUTProfessional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)Experience with workforce development partnerships (schools, technical colleges, or community organizations)Background in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworksExposure to global HR practices or cross-regional collaboration, demonstrating cultural agilityAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.