Senior Human Resources Manager

Company:Hoffman Hydronics (HHY)FLSA Status: ExemptReports To: President, Hoffman HydronicsPosition SummaryThe Senior HR Manager serves as the senior human resources leader for Hoffman Hydronics, one of four divisions of Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc., an employee-owned (ESOP) commercial HVAC company. This is a strategic role focused on workforce planning, organizational design, and HR direction for the division, in close partnership with division leadership, corporate HR, and the corporate Talent Acquisition and Benefits teams.The Senior HR Manager leads through a direct report, the HR Manager – Business Partner, who owns day-to-day employee relations and operational HR work. This role is best suited to an HR leader who can set direction, develop HR talent, and engage with division leadership at a strategic level, while staying available to guide complex or high stakes matters.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam LeadershipManage and develop the HR Manager – Business Partner, who is responsible for day-to-day employee relations and operational HR support within HHYSet priorities and direction for the HR Manager – Business Partner, and provide guidance and escalation support on complex or high-stakes mattersBuild HR capability and bench strength within the division Strategic HR Leadership & Workforce PlanningServe as the senior HR advisor to Hoffman Hydronics leadership, shaping HR strategy that supports the division's business objectivesLead workforce planning for the division, including succession planning for key roles and long-term staffing strategyPartner with division leadership on organizational design and structure Employee Relations & Performance ManagementProvide oversight and guidance on complex employee relations matters, investigations, and disciplinary actionEnsure consistency in performance management practices and documentation across HHYPartner with division leadership on organizational and staffing decisions Talent AcquisitionPartner with the corporate Talent Acquisition team on HHY hiring strategy, including workforce forecasting, role requirements, and support for hiring managers on key positionsCompensation & BenefitsManage compensation benchmarking, job description development, and pay decisions for HHY rolesPartner with the corporate Benefits and HR team on division-level benefits strategy and communicationOversee administration of incentive and bonus plans for HHY positionsCompliance & PolicyEnsure HHY practices comply with federal, state, and local employment law across the company's operating states (North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia)Partner with HR to implement and enforce company-wide policies at the division levelEmployee Engagement & ESOP CultureSet the division's strategy for employee engagement and recognitionHelp reinforce ESOP education and ownership culture among HHY employeesServe as a visible HR leadership presence across HHY locationsQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience7+ years of HR management experience, including experience managing HR staffStrong working knowledge of employment law, including multi-state complianceDemonstrated experience leading employee relations matters and performance management processesExcellent judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentialityPreferredPHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certificationExperience in a manufacturing, construction, or skilled trades environmentExperience working within an ESOP or employee-ownership cultureFamiliarity with HRIS platforms and HR data analysisCore CompetenciesStrategic partnership with operational leadershipAbility to lead, coach, and develop HR staffSound, consistent decision-making in employee relations mattersStrong written and verbal communication across all levels of the organizationAbility to balance division-specific needs with company-wide consistencyComfortable operating independently across multiple sites