Job Summary

The Sr. HR Manager must be a trusted advisor to leaders, managers and employees covering all HR functions including, but not limited to, organizational development initiatives, staffing, employee relations, compensation and benefits, development and other people-related initiatives. This role provides local ownership for day-to-day HR while partnering with functional/business leaders across the US.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR leadership for Operations, Sales and Corporate functional groups.
• Recommends and implements HR initiatives that assist the team in meeting annual revenue and profit goals.
• Oversees the recruiting and onboarding process to ensure talent needed for current and future growth.
• Develops employees' abilities and capabilities so they can grow and see a long-term future with the company through mentoring, training and performance management. 
• Leads the performance review and compensation process ensuring fair and competitive pay practices that reflect individual contributions to the organization. 
• Work with the leadership team on employee engagement initiatives and action planning / follow up.
• Independently develops approaches to address a variety of employee relations issues.
• Ensures company compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting.  
• Coaches managers in making promotions and pay decisions for staff.
• Coaches managers and staff in completing the performance management process to ensure annual feedback is provided to staff.
• Manages performance plans and development plans for staff
• Identifies and drives programs that result in successful HR metrics: turnover, training & performance
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Key Cultural Elements

• Relationships: Prioritize meaningful connections with employees, customers, and partners. Demonstrate commitment to their success and foster lasting trust
• Growth: Promote a proactive approach to personal and professional development. Encourage high standards, thought leadership, and turning challenges into opportunities
• Action: Support the team in building and execute collaborative plans with cross-functional input. Measure progress and take decisive steps to close gaps
• Feedback: Help create a culture of transparent communication. Encourage honest dialogue, constructive criticism, and a willingness to learn and adapt

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, along with 7-10 years of HR-related experience.
• 7+ years of progressive professional experience in HR positions, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of all HR functional areas including, onboarding, training and development, organizational design, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and benefits.
• Practices a high level of confidentiality.  
• Superior organizational and follow-through skills.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion and professionalism.
• Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills.  
• Experience working in an international manufacturing organization strongly preferred.
• Experience working with UKG strongly preferred.