Human Resources (HR) Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead a broad range of people operations in the CHARLTON , Massachusetts area. This role serves as a trusted partner to leadership and employees, guiding talent strategy, compensation, compliance, employee relations, and development initiatives that support a strong workplace culture. The ideal candidate brings hands-on HR leadership experience, sound judgment, and the ability to build scalable programs that support continued organizational growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day human resources function, ensuring employees and managers receive strong support across the full employment lifecycle.

• Direct recruiting efforts by anticipating staffing needs, managing candidate selection, and coordinating hiring activities for positions at multiple levels within the organization.

• Oversee employee benefit programs, including vendor coordination, plan administration, enrollment support, and ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness.

• Manage biweekly payroll administration for the assigned employee population while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and policy compliance.

• Develop and strengthen performance management practices by coaching leaders on reviews, feedback, corrective action, and employee communication.

• Handle employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, policy concerns, disciplinary issues, and recommendations for legally compliant resolution.

• Create, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures to align with federal and state employment requirements and organizational standards.

• Guide compensation programs by reviewing wage competitiveness, incentive opportunities, and salary administration practices that support retention and growth.

• Identify training and development priorities, coordinate learning opportunities, and support succession planning and broader organizational development efforts.

• Monitor workers’ compensation activity, contribute to HR budget planning, report on departmental progress to leadership, and promote engagement with the company’s quality management standards.

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• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of progressively responsible human resources experience; 6+ years in an HR leadership capacity is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise across core HR disciplines, including employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, payroll, performance management, and policy development.

• Experience administering biweekly payroll for a workforce of approximately 75 to 80 employees.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, compliance reporting, workplace investigations, and sound HR documentation practices.

• Ability to support organizational growth by building hiring plans, scaling HR processes, and helping develop future HR team capability.

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, payroll systems such as ADP, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Effective communication, sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and strong planning and organizational skills.

• Manufacturing or closely related industry experience is preferred, particularly in environments involving safety, policy enforcement, and operational workforce support.

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