HR Manager

Human Resources Manager

A manufacturing company with domestic and international operations is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support its workforce and strategic planning efforts.

This individual will work closely with internal teams and external HR service providers to ensure talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, and incentive compensation programs are effectively implemented. The Human Resources Manager will partner with organizational leaders to strengthen company culture, employee engagement, and operational performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, update, and implement employee handbooks, HR policies, and procedures.
• Support the organization's strategic business objectives.
• Lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, hiring, and employment agreement negotiations.
• Develop and deliver HR initiatives that improve employee performance and engagement.
• Administer payroll, retirement, and employee benefit programs in partnership with external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws, including ERISA and EEO requirements.
• Develop and manage an annual performance management process that aligns employee goals and compensation with organizational objectives.
• Administer incentive compensation plans and oversee calculations and processing.
• Maintain organizational charts and employee directories.
• Develop and manage training programs that support employee development and career growth.
• Recommend policies, procedures, and practices that improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain HR information system records and prepare HR and payroll reports.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop effective talent sourcing and recruitment strategies.
• Work with organizational leaders to identify, develop, and monitor high potential employees.
• Lead the HR strategy, budgeting, hiring, and communications associated with major operational or facility transitions.
• Interpret and administer applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, experience, skills, and abilities include:

• At least eight years of HR management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR practices.
• High levels of professionalism, curiosity, initiative, and commitment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to synthesize and analyze information effectively.
• Hands on, proactive working style.
• Ability to build organizational support and alignment for HR initiatives and programs.
• Strong project management skills and a results focused approach.
• Ability to think and act strategically while balancing immediate and long term organizational needs.
• Ability to establish effective partnerships across all areas and levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple HR functions.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent follow through.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• SHRM CP, SHRM SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience supporting a private equity backed organization preferred.
• Experience working with a professional employer organization is a plus.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and union represented workforces preferred.