HR Manager

Human Resources ManagerLocation: Bridgeport, CT, US, 06610-0156 Business Unit: Advanced Medical ComponentsThe Human Resources Manager ensures organizational talent is prepared to deliver exceptional performance through partnership with business leaders and by building strong organizational capabilities and culture. Utilize functional and technical expertise to develop, implement, manage and continuously improve strategies and tactics related to talent management, employee engagement, benefits, employee relations, organizational effectiveness and compensation.Duties and Responsibilities:Talent Management: Develop, implement, and manage organizational programs relative to team member development, retention, performance management, onboarding, career development, and succession planning, to ensure a talent pipeline that will successfully enable current strategies and future growth.Serve as the primary HR contact for a unionized workforceInclusive Culture / Employee Engagement: Build a culture that empowers all employees to bring their true and most productive selves to work. Embed inclusion in all people practices. Provide recommendations to managers on how to respond to emerging workplace trends and or how to address team member needs or issues within the guard rails of legal compliance and culture. Assist in implementation of team member engagement surveys, feedback sessions, and action planning. Actively personify and advocate for the company's culture, brand, and values.Talent Acquisition: Partner with hiring managers to evaluate talent needs and ensure acceptable staffing levels (current and future). Manage the full recruiting process. Focus on interviewing and selection to ensure a consistent, high quality talent pipeline. Assist hiring managers with the effective use of selection criteria and onboarding tools.Process Improvement: Identify, advocate for, and implement best practices across all areas of the business; simplify or reduce non-value added processes. Help business units identify and resolve opportunities for increased efficiency or decreased bureaucracy. Enable and ensure compliance in regulated practices pertinent to department. Advocate for team member involvement and empowerment in decision making.Position Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field of study with at least 5 years of applicable experience. SPHR or SHRM-SCP desired. Experience in manufacturing plant preferred. Experience in Talent Acquisition preferred.Ability to interact and influence all levels of organization with confidence, building trust and rapport. Is capable of providing courageous and decisive advice.Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving ability, particularly in ambiguous or complex situations.Understands and considers broad implications of business unit needs or decisions.Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.Is able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and integrity. Remains calm under pressure and is able to lead through difficult (i.e. emotional, complex, legal) situations.Strength in managing change leadership in high-growth, cross-functional organization. Strong time management and project management abilities.Intermediate to advanced computer skills (particularly Microsoft Office). Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills.Compensation:Employee Type: Salaried Currency: USD Salary Minimum: 105,000 Salary Maximum: 130,000 Incentive: NoDisclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.