Human Resources (HR) Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead people operations for a manufacturing organization in Webster, Massachusetts. This role will shape employee programs across recruiting, onboarding, training, compensation, benefits, and compliance while supporting a positive and accountable workplace culture. The position also partners closely with leadership to strengthen organizational development, guide employee relations matters, and ensure HR processes are carried out effectively across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead human resources operations by guiding culture-building efforts, supporting organizational growth initiatives, and serving as a strategic partner to the management team.

• Direct recruitment activities from candidate review through offer preparation, reference and background screening, interview coordination, and onboarding administration.

• Oversee new employee integration by organizing orientation, scheduling required training, and following up with managers and employees on early development milestones.

• Manage compensation and benefits programs, including wage administration, insurance and retirement plan support, leave processing, annual renewals, and employee communication on coverage and pay changes.

• Handle employee relations matters by providing counseling, reviewing disciplinary and separation documentation, conducting exit discussions, and supporting termination meetings when needed.

• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal labor regulations by maintaining required records, coordinating policy implementation, and administering mandatory workplace training such as annual harassment prevention sessions.

• Supervise the HR team and coordinate delivery of HR services, policies, reporting, and employee support activities across departments.

• Audit payroll-related inputs such as hours, bonuses, time corrections, paid time off, and attendance records to help maintain accurate compensation processing.

• Track employee development through performance reviews, cross-training assessments, and collaboration with department leaders on ongoing skill-building plans.

• Maintain HR data and operational reporting, including personnel metrics, turnover summaries, employment verification responses, injury logs, and other recurring administrative records.

This role is 100% ONSITE. If interested and qualified please call me directly and be prepared with an updated resume. Eric Lebow View phone number on us.fitly.work

• 7+ years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership responsibility in a manufacturing or similarly regulated environment.

• Strong background in employee relations, organizational development, and full-cycle recruiting.

• Demonstrated experience administering compensation, benefits, leave programs, and payroll-related audits.

• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, HR compliance practices, and workplace investigations or separation processes.

• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, including experience with platforms such as ADP and SAP SuccessFactors HCM.

• Ability to manage onboarding, training coordination, performance review processes, and employee communications with professionalism and discretion.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, prepare recurring reports, and handle multiple priorities effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to partner with leaders, support employees, and communicate clearly across all levels of the organization.

This role is 100% ONSITE. If interested and qualified please call me directly and be prepared with an updated resume. Eric Lebow View phone number on us.fitly.work