Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

Stoneridge, Inc.Bayonne, NJ

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Job Description

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We're focused on the areas of greatest market need - both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers' expectations, and motivate our team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager, HR Business Partner (HRBP) to partner with global executive leaders in a complex, matrixed organization spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior executive leaders, helping shape strategy, challenge thinking, and drive meaningful organizational impact. This role provides an opportunity to drive value to the business by directly influencing business performance, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and organizational culture on a global scale. This position requires strong business acumen, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to ethical practice and continuous improvement.

This hybrid role will be reporting to Vice President Human Resources and can be based out of any Stoneridge location in Europe.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Partner with global executives to drive business outcomes using a cohesive people strategy and ensuring leadership accountability in a complex matrixed environment
Lead on transformational initiatives to shape organizational design, structure and capabilities to meet current & future business demands
Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture, fostering open communication, trust, and mutual respect in alignment with our Competency Model. Act as a visible and influential HR leader, spearheading employee recognition and driving continuous organizational improvement.
Use data driven insights to identify opportunities to improve workforce planning including retention, succession planning, and employee engagement
Knowledgably manage critical employee relations matters like investigations, terminations for cause and conflict resolution while demonstrating effective problem-solving capabilities and respectful negotiation across multiple European locations, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regional requirements
Navigate complex European works council and labor union relationships, ensuring effective collaboration and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, while overseeing multi-country employment frameworks and contracts
Provide expertise in Compensation & Benefits across multiple European countries, including active involvement in EU Pay Transparency implementation initiatives and regulatory alignment

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including 7+ years as an HRBP supporting global leaders in matrixed, global organizations
Experience leading teams within the automotive industry (Tier 1 suppliers, OEMs, or similar) especially agile, evolving environments rather than highly structured settings
Deep expertise in organizational design and HR processes including change management programs
Good knowledge of Compensation & Benefits (multi-country European scope) as well as Labor relations and European employment frameworks (Pay Transparency)
Strong project management, change management, and HR financial analysis skills
Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders

What we Offer

Competitive salary and benefits based on knowledge and experience
Opportunity to build a high-performing, inclusive, and forward-thinking organization within the automotive sector
Opportunity for personal and professional growth in a fast‑growing, constantly evolving organization

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This job at Stoneridge, Inc. is located in Bayonne, NJ, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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Stoneridge, Inc. lists this role as a Full-time position.

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Stoneridge, Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

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Stoneridge, Inc. offers Paid Vacation for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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