{"id":24720,"date":"2026-04-09T15:38:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/job\/062005\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T13:32:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T13:32:23","slug":"062005","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/job\/062005\/","title":{"rendered":"General Manager of Human Resources, General Affairs, EHS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>General Manager, Human Resources \/ General Affairs \/ EHS \u2013 Madison, AL (On-site)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full-time | $110,000\u2013$145,000 DOE<\/li>\n<li>Lead HR for a global automotive manufacturer with a growing U.S. operation backed by an established Japanese parent company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a senior leadership role overseeing HR, General Affairs, and EHS within a 500+ employee automotive manufacturing environment. You\u2019ll serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, balancing day-to-day operations with long-term HR strategy in a cross-cultural (U.S.\u2013Japan) organization.<\/p>\n<p>This role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to align people strategy with operational and production goals.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>HR Leadership &amp; Employee Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead all HR functions including employee relations, performance management, and policy implementation<\/li>\n<li>Advise leadership on workforce strategy, retention, and organizational development<\/li>\n<li>Oversee investigations, compliance, and HR best practices across the organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Legal, Compliance &amp; Risk Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure compliance with federal\/state employment laws (FLSA, EEOC, OSHA, ADA, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Partner with legal counsel on employment matters, claims, and regulatory updates<\/li>\n<li>Maintain strong internal controls and documentation standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compensation, Benefits &amp; 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