Human Resources Manager

The company

As a safety leader in the electrical products manufacturing industry in North America for over 40 years, MELTRIC Corporation designs and builds a full line of quality electrical connectors to ensure electrical and user safety. Since 1982, we have manufactured hundreds of thousands of electrical plugs and receptacles that are used safely and without incident in diverse applications in almost every industry.

Our core product offering includes our signature brand of UL-listed Switch-Rated devices with DECONTACTOR™ technology and push-button circuit disconnection. These all-in-one devices combine the safety and functionality of a disconnect switch with the convenience of a plug and receptacle and can be safely connected and disconnected under full load.

Job description

We are hiring a Human Resources Manager at MELTRIC's headquarters in Franklin, Wisconsin. This role serves as a member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the Human Resources function. The Human Resources Manager develops, implements, maintains and administers HR policies, programs, processes and initiatives that support MELTRIC's employees, business objectives, and company culture.

Main responsibilities include:

· Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local employment laws and government reporting requirements. Proactively monitors regulatory changes and recommends and implements appropriate changes to company policies, procedures, practices, and reporting. Supports and coordinates HR matters involving international operations and the parent organization, recognizing differences in employment practices, regulations, and cultural expectations across countries, and works with appropriate local resources when specialized expertise is required.

· Leads the recruitment and selection process for permanent and temporary employees, including workforce planning, job postings, candidate sourcing and screening, interviewing, selection, offers and coordination of pre-employment requirements. Partners hiring managers to ensure timely and effective staffing.

· Owns the new-hire onboarding and orientation process to ensure employees are effectively welcomed, trained, integrated into the organization, and provided with the information and resources necessary for success.

· Maintains accurate and timely employee records and HRIS data, including hiring, compensation, benefits, FMLA/leaves, promotions, transfers, terminations, and other employee status changes. Ensures all changes are accurately and timely communicated to payroll and other affected functions and systems.

· Develops, coordinates and oversees employee and management training for employees to improve effectiveness on issues related to leadership/supervisor development, interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance management, workplace safety, harassment prevention, and other relevant employment practices.

· Serves as a trusted HR advisor to management and employees regarding employee relations, performance, workplace concerns, policies, and employment practices. Coaches managers by developing appropriate, consistent, and well-documented resolutions to employee issues.

· Owns and administers the performance management program, ensuring timely completion, consistency, effectiveness, compliance, and equitable application throughout the organization. Coaches managers regarding performance expectations, documentation, corrective action, and employee development.

· Oversees and administers employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), PTO, leave of absence, and employee assistance programs. Ensures enrollments, changes, deductions, and terminations are processed accurately and timely; reconciles benefit eligibility and employee deductions; reviews and approves benefit invoices and resolves discrepancies with employees, payroll carriers and benefit providers. Provides ongoing employee education and communication regarding benefit programs, plan changes, enrollment opportunities, wellness plans, available resources to promote employee understanding and effective use of benefits.

· Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier, escalates to CEO and Controller.

· Supports the development and administration of the company's compensation strategy by monitoring market compensation data, conducting wage and salary analyses, and recommending competitive and internally equitable compensation practices.

· Leads fair, timely and appropriately documented workplace investigations involving employee complaints, misconduct, policy violations, and other employee-relations matters; recommends appropriate corrective action and escalates when appropriate.

· Coordinates timely employee separations and offboarding, including required documentation, exit interviews, final payroll information, benefit termination, system/access notifications, return of company property, and required documentation and company notification.

· Leads employee experience and engagement initiatives, including planning, budgeting coordination and execution of company events and programs. Partners with senior leadership on workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning; monitors HR metrics and trends to support continuous improvement and organizational goals.

· Updates employee handbook and personnel policies and procedures as needed.

· Oversees HR-related payroll administration and is accountable for the accuracy and timely processing of employee compensation, deductions, benefit elections and terminations, leaves, and employee status changes. Reviews payroll information for accuracy, resolves discrepancies, and coordinates corrections as necessary. Serves as back up payroll processor as needed.

· Performs all other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Location:

Candidate's Profile

Hard skills:

• BA or BS in Human Resources, Business Management, or other relevant disciplines.

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including demonstrated HR management and leadership responsibility.

• Proficiency with HRIS systems and demonstrated responsibility for maintaining accurate employee data, reporting, and HR records.

• Demonstrated experience across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, corrective action, and separation.

• Experience facilitating employee benefits, retirement plans, leaves of absence, and related compliance requirements.

• Previous experience facilitating workers compensation claims preferred.

• Understanding HR best practices and strong working knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws, regulations, and HR compliance requirements.

• Experience supporting international operations and/or knowledge of Mexican employment practices preferred.

• Familiarity with MS Office Suite required.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Soft skills

• Demonstrated leadership presence and ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior management.

• Sound judgement and ability to independently evaluate sensitive employee matters, make recommendations, and escalate issues appropriately.

• Ability to balance employee advocacy with the needs, policies, and objectives of the organization.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively cross all levels of the organization and with international colleagues.

• High degree of accountability, follow-through, discretion, and attention to detail. 

• Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and provide root cause analysis.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on projects independently.

Language skills

• English required

• Spanish preferred

Highlights:

• Strong/stable organization experiencing continuous growth.

• Opportunity to work independently while functioning as a vital part of the MELTRIC team.

• Wide variety of job responsibilities.

• Positive culture with work-life balance.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary desk position; use hands and fingers to type and handle office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and communicate clearly by voice and ear. The employee may occasionally lift and transport items weighing up to 10 pounds. Close visual acuity is required for reviewing computer monitors and printed documents. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation:

Base salary according to experience ($100,000 – 120,000) + discretionary annual bonus 

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), PTO