Job Description

OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (A Dover Company) brings together industry leaders - PDQ Manufacturing Inc., Belanger Inc., Innovative Control Systems (ICS), and Kesseltronics—to deliver the most comprehensive portfolio of vehicle wash technologies. 

From advanced in-bay and tunnel wash systems to cutting-edge payment, control, and automation software, we provide a single, integrated source for every vehicle wash need. Together, these companies create a revolutionary single source for all vehicle wash needs. 

Based in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

The HR Manager is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in the designated business units. The position reports to the Director of Human Resources to deliver value-added HR services. The role maintains an effective level of business literacy about the operations delivery and productivity position, OpEx and VWS Culture Characteristics. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate highly effective communication, organization and will champion the company’s core values.

Essential Responsibilities

• Build strong consultative partnerships with assigned client groups, serving as a trusted advisor and key HR point of contact for leaders and employees. Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and employment regulations with sound judgment and discretion.
• Partner with leaders to define and execute people strategies and initiatives that support both short- and long-term business priorities. Focus on workforce planning, organizational design, succession readiness, and strengthening team structure, leadership capability, and organizational health to drive efficiency and engagement.
• Coach and partner with leaders and employees to identify development opportunities, provide actionable feedback, and connect them to resources and programs that build capability, enhance performance, and support retention.
• Lead and support change management efforts, equipping leaders to communicate effectively, anticipate impacts, and maintain trust, clarity, and engagement through periods of organizational change, taking a solution-oriented approach.
• Partner with leaders on goal setting, performance management, calibration, and development planning to strengthen capability, consistency, and talent outcomes.
• Collaborate with leaders and the broader HR organization to develop and implement programs that foster inclusion, belonging, and employee engagement.
• Use data and analytics to identify trends, measure impact, and inform decision-making, translating insights into actionable recommendations that shape people and organizational strategies.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Learning & Organization Development, to deliver seamless, integrated HR solutions across the employee lifecycle.
• Drive clear and consistent communication, ensuring that HR programs, initiatives, and organizational changes are effectively shared and understood across teams.
• Actively participate in annual business planning, workforce forecasting, and talent reviews to ensure alignment between people strategies and business outcomes.
• Manage and resolves simple to complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance, including wage and hour laws. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Act as a primary administrator in maintaining and updating employee records in the HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors and/or Workday)

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited university
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, including proven success as a strategic business partner in a complex, fast-paced, and creative or technical organization.
• Demonstrate experience supporting Manufacturing / Operations client groups (hourly and salaried employees)
• Proven experience in translating business objectives into actionable people strategies and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Required knowledge of employment laws, EEOC, ADA, wage and hour, LOA, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills
• Team oriented with ability to collaborate and work in a highly matrixed environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage high volume workflow
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Results focused with an attention to detail and a strong commitment to excellence
• Works independently with ability to proactively escalate issues
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification(s) preferred
• Power BI knowledge preferred

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Work Arrangement: Onsite

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days, and paid sick days; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact dfs.hrinquiries@doverfs.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

Location: Livonia, Michigan

Job Function: Human Resources

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