Senior Human Resources Manager

Senior Human Resources Manager

Discover your potential. Pursue your passion. Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe. Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills.

We are looking for a talented Senior Human Resources Manager who will be a strategic HR leader who is responsible for overseeing employee relations, total rewards strategy, and end-to-end payroll operations. This role drives organizational effectiveness by aligning HR programs with business objectives, ensuring compliance, enhancing employee experience, and maintaining operational excellence. This position leads a team and serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, managing complex employee matters, assists in designing competitive compensation and benefits programs, and ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery. The role plays a critical part in strengthening organizational capability, engagement, and retention.

Main Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leadership to design and execute HR strategies that support business growth, workforce planning, retention, and succession.
• Act as a senior advisor on employee relations, compensation, benefits, and payroll matters, influencing business decisions with data-driven insights.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR team, including payroll and total rewards professionals.
• Oversee complex employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and employment practices across the organization.
• Provide expert guidance to managers on sensitive and high-risk situations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Analyze market trends and internal data to ensure competitive and equitable compensation structures.
• Oversee job architecture, job descriptions, and compensation alignment with organizational strategy.
• Direct benefit plan design, vendor management, open enrollment, and employee communications to ensure cost-effective and competitive offerings.
• Own and oversee the full payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
• Establish and maintain payroll controls, audits, and governance practices.
• Partner with Finance to ensure alignment on reporting, compliance, and financial accuracy.
• Lead payroll system optimization, process improvements, and vendor management (if applicable).
• Ensure compliance with all wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Utilize HR and payroll data to identify trends and drive strategic initiatives.
• Develop dashboards and reporting to inform decision-making across HR and leadership.
• Continuously evaluate and improve HR and payroll processes, systems, and efficiencies.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and programs across all locations.
• Partner with Talent Development to support leadership development and workforce capability building.
• Drive initiatives that enhance culture, engagement, and retention.
• Ensure full compliance across HR and payroll practices, including audits and regulatory updates.
• Monitor employment law, payroll regulations, and HR best practices to mitigate organizational risk.
• Oversee immigration processes and compliance for employee sponsorship.
• Lead communication strategies related to HR, payroll, and total rewards initiatives.
• Support organizational change efforts with clear communication and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or related field
• Preferred certifications: S/PHR, S/CP or GPHR
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including leadership responsibilities
• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience with demonstrated team leadership success

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven experience overseeing payroll operations and compliance.
• Deep expertise across employee relations, compensation, benefits, and HR strategy.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, wage & hour regulations, and payroll compliance.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of an organization
• Strong experience in all facets of human resources including: performance management, talent acquisition, talent management, learning & development, organizational design, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of effective HR management; remains current on relevant laws, best practices and seeks professional HR development opportunities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk.
• Ability to speak verbally and read in English
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Able to work evenings and/or weekends as required.
• Able to travel up to 30%.

Hazards:

• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
• Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
• Normal hazards related to road and air travel.

LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor. LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.