Human Resources (HR) Manager

Overview

Reporting to the Associate Director, Human Resources – Operations and Quality, the HR Manager provides strategic HR partnership and operational support to multiple small/medium manufacturing sites across different business units. This role ensures the effective implementation of HR programs, processes, and practices that drive organizational effectiveness, compliance, and associate development. The HR Manager leads and contributes to the design and execution of HR initiatives aligned with business objectives and acts as a trusted advisor to site leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leads the execution of key HR processes, including Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Performance Management, and Compensation Planning.
• Coaches leaders on performance management practices, including feedback, documentation, and development planning.
• Partners with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and capability assessments.
• Leads and supports change management initiatives using structured methodologies, including stakeholder analysis, communication planning, and implementation strategies.
• Provides guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant resolution of issues.
• Identifies trends, root causes, and opportunities to improve organizational health and employee engagement.
• Collaborates with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to define role requirements and execute effective recruitment strategies.
• Advises leaders on candidate assessment, selection processes, and hiring decisions.
• Consults on compensation decisions, including new hire offers, merit increases, and market alignment.
• Partners with leadership during compensation planning cycles to ensure alignment with performance and business goals.
• Designs and facilitate team development and effectiveness initiatives.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to leaders to support the execution of business strategies and organizational priorities.
• Leads HR-related projects and initiatives at the site or sub-regional level.
• May serve as a process owner for key HR programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partners with HR leadership on workforce reduction activities, including planning and execution of reductions-in-force, ensuring compliance and effective communication.
• Occasional travel to manufacturing sites as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR Management or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressing Human Resources experience, with at least 4 years in a HR Business Partner or generalist role supporting manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting a diverse client group including manufacturing clients ranging from hourly operating associates to professional business functions.
• Demonstrated experience in organizational design, change management, talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, and leadership coaching.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into HR solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability; data-driven decision making.
• Effective change management and project management skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across sites and functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional of Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) Certification.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations and matrixed organizations strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, restructurings, or site closures.